Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome

Published: 2022-12-15 | Updated: 2022-12-16

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	5
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-4436 CVE-2022-4437 CVE-2022-4438 CVE-2022-4439 CVE-2022-4440
CWE-ID	CWE-416
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Google Chrome Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers
Vendor	Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70358

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-2022-4436

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

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

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 108.0.5359.124.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 108.0.5359.99

CPE2.3

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
https://crbug.com/1383991
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-4436

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70359

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-2022-4437

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

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

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 108.0.5359.124.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 108.0.5359.99

CPE2.3

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
https://crbug.com/1394692
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-4437

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70360

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-2022-4438

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

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

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 108.0.5359.124.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 108.0.5359.99

CPE2.3

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
https://crbug.com/1381871
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-4438

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

4) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70361

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-2022-4439

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

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

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 108.0.5359.124.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 108.0.5359.99

CPE2.3

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
https://crbug.com/1392661
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-4439

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

5) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU70362

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-4440

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Profiles in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Update to version 108.0.5359.124.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 100.0.4896.60 - 108.0.5359.99

CPE2.3

External links

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html
https://crbug.com/1382761
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-4440

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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