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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-0458
CVE-2022-0458:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Use after free vulnerability (CVE-2022-0458) was discovered in the Thumbnail Tab Strip component of Google Chrome versions prior to 98.0.4758.80. This vulnerability allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption through a specially crafted HTML page (Chrome Release, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability was classified as a High severity use-after-free issue in the Thumbnail Tab Strip component of Chrome. The bug was reported anonymously on November 5, 2021, and was assigned a bounty of $1,000, indicating its significant security impact (Chrome Release).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through specially crafted HTML pages, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser (CVE Mitre).
Mitigation and workarounds
Google addressed this vulnerability in Chrome version 98.0.4758.80. Users are advised to update their Chrome browser to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Chrome Release).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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