CVE-2022-4924: Use after free in WebRTC

Published Nov 23, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

Credit

Rong Jian(VRI)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71
97.0.4692.71
Google Chrome<97.0.4692.71

Event History

Nov 23, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 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-2022-4924?

CVE-2022-4924 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-4924?

To fix CVE-2022-4924, update Google Chrome to version 97.0.4692.71 or later.

3

What does the vulnerability CVE-2022-4924 affect?

CVE-2022-4924 affects the WebRTC component in Google Chrome prior to version 97.0.4692.71.

4

Can CVE-2022-4924 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-4924 can be exploited remotely by a compromised renderer process.

5

Is it necessary to update Chrome for CVE-2022-4924?

Yes, it is essential to update Chrome to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-4924.

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