#VU62900 Heap-based buffer overflow in Google Chrome for Android - CVE-2022-1638

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62900

Vulnerability 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-2022-1638

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome for Android
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Google

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the V8 Internationalization engine. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome for Android: 64.0.3282.123 - 101.0.4951.41

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/05/chrome-for-android-update.html
https://crbug.com/1316946
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-1638

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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.