CVE-2022-0099: Use after free in Sign-in

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in Sign-in in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to perform specific user gestures to potentially exploit heap corruption via specific user gesture.

Credit

Rox

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71
97.0.4692.71
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71
fedoraproject fedora=34
fedoraproject fedora=35
fedoraproject fedora=36

Remediation

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-0099?

CVE-2022-0099 has a severity rating classified as high due to its potential for exploitation via heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0099?

To fix CVE-2022-0099, users should update to Google Chrome version 97.0.4692.71 or later.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2022-0099?

CVE-2022-0099 affects various systems using Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.71, including Debian and Fedora distributions.

4

Can CVE-2022-0099 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0099 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who convinces a user to perform specific gestures.

5

What impact does CVE-2022-0099 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2022-0099 includes potential heap corruption which could allow for unauthorized actions on the user's system.

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