Debian update for chromium



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-1232
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 chromium (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU61831

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1232

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update chromium package to version 100.0.4896.75-1~deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

chromium (Debian package): 97.0.4692.71-0.1~deb11u1 - 100.0.4896.60-1~deb11u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5114


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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