CVE-2022-33649
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-33649, was disclosed on June 14, 2022. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) browser (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 9.0 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C), indicating a critical severity level. This security feature bypass vulnerability could potentially allow attackers to circumvent security features in Microsoft Edge (Rapid7).

Impact

The vulnerability could lead to complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability if successfully exploited, as indicated by the CVSS metrics (Rapid7).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Edge (Microsoft Security Response Center).

Additional resources


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