#VU66842 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2022-3044

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66842

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3044

CWE-ID: CWE-358

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Site Isolation in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 105.0.5195.52.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chromium: 105.0.5195.0 - 105.0.5195.51

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.html
https://crbug.com/1051198
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-3044

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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.