CVE-2022-0120: Inappropriate implementation in Passwords

Published Oct 25, 2021
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in Passwords in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker to potentially leak cross-origin data via a malicious website.

Credit

CHAKRAVARTHI (Ruler96)

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

Event History

Oct 25, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 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-2022-0120?

CVE-2022-0120 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak cross-origin data.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-0120?

To fix CVE-2022-0120, update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.71 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-0120?

CVE-2022-0120 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 and various versions of Chromium on Debian systems.

4

Can CVE-2022-0120 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-0120 allows remote attackers to potentially leak sensitive data via malicious websites.

5

Is there a specific version of Firefox vulnerable to CVE-2022-0120?

No, CVE-2022-0120 specifically affects Google Chrome and Chromium, not Firefox.

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