A vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome that could allow for arbitrary code execution. Google Chrome is a web browser used to access the Internet. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser. Depending on the privileges associated with the application, an attacker could view, change, or delete data.
SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
RISK:
Government:
Businesses:
Home users: Low
TECHNICAL SUMMARY:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Google Chrome, which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Google Chrome is a web browser used to access the Internet. A use after free condition may allow for arbitrary code execution. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser. Depending on the privileges associated with the application, an attacker could view, change, or delete data.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend the following actions be taken:
Apply the Principle of Least Privilege to all systems and services.
REFERENCES:
Google:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.html
CVE:
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2022-1096