CVE-2022-0466 Other in Chrome

Critical 9.6 Published Updated

A malicious extension can escape the browser sandbox via a crafted HTML page, allowing attackers to execute code with elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2022-0466?

CVE-2022-0466 is a critical vulnerability in Google Chrome, published on 5 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Inappropriate implementation in Extensions Platform in Google Chrome prior to 98.0.4758.80 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-0466?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0466?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2022-0466 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-0466 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CLEANSTART-2024-YU26542, DEBIAN-CVE-2022-0466, GHSA-r528-v228-qhgf, UBUNTU-CVE-2022-0466.

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