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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-0311
CVE-2022-0311:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2022-0311) was discovered in the Task Manager component of Google Chrome versions prior to 97.0.4692.99. The vulnerability was reported on January 3, 2022, and was officially disclosed on January 19, 2022, as part of Chrome's stable channel update (Chrome Release).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a heap buffer overflow issue specifically affecting the Task Manager component in Google Chrome. It was assigned a Medium severity rating by the Chrome security team. The vulnerability could be triggered when a user engages in specific interactions with a crafted HTML page (CVE Mitre).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption through a specially crafted HTML page, but only after convincing a user to engage in specific interactions (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google addressed this vulnerability in Chrome version 97.0.4692.99 for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. Users are advised to update their Chrome browsers to this version or later to protect against this vulnerability (Chrome Release).
Additional resources
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