CVE-2022-3075KEV · OVERDUE

Google Chromium Mojo Insufficient Data Validation Vulnerability

Critical · published September 26, 2022

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.6. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 93.2th percentile for exploit probability.

1485
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted HTML page can lead to a full-blown escape from the Chrome sandbox! This vulnerability in Mojo before version 105.0.5195.102 is a serious wake-up call for developers and users alike. 🔥 Think of it like a magician performing tricks behind a velvet curtain — if the curtain is flimsy, anyone can sneak in and take control of the show! Here, the insufficient data validation acts as that weak curtain, allowing attackers to breach the protection. An attacker could potentially escape the sandbox and execute malicious code on your system, giving them access to sensitive data or the ability to manipulate your environment. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it poses a real threat to your security and privacy!

Put simply

Think of it like a magician performing tricks behind a velvet curtain — if the curtain is flimsy, anyone can sneak in and take control of the show! Here, the insufficient data validation acts as that weak curtain, allowing attackers to breach the protection. CVE-2022-3075 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome’s Mojo system that allows remote attackers who have compromised the renderer process to bypass security measures via crafted HTML, enabling a sandbox escape.

What to do

An attacker could potentially escape the sandbox and execute malicious code on your system, giving them access to sensitive data or the ability to manipulate your environment. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it poses a real threat to your security and privacy! Update Google Chrome immediately to version 105.0.5195.102 or later to close this critical vulnerability. Regularly review your security settings and stay alert for any unusual activity. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to protect your browsing experience. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05846 · 93.2th percentile
Published
2022-09-26T15:01Z
KEV added
2022-09-08 · due 2022-09-29
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 SEP 15:01Z
    Insufficient data validation in Mojo in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.102 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially…
    cvelistv5
  • 08 SEP 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Sep 29
    kev