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CVE-2022-3053: Inappropriate implementation in Pointer Lock in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed a remot...

Inappropriate implementation in Pointer Lock in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed a remote attacker to restrict user navigation via a crafted HTML page.

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-3053 is a Chrome on Mac issue where a malicious web page could interfere with normal browser navigation using Pointer Lock behavior. It requires the user to visit or interact with the crafted page. The reported impact is limited integrity impact, with no stated confidentiality or availability loss.

Executive priority

Treat as a routine browser patching priority, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Business urgency rises where macOS browser updates are unmanaged or significantly delayed.

Technical view

Google describes this as an inappropriate implementation in Chrome Pointer Lock on Mac before 105.0.5195.52. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, meaning remote reachability, low attack complexity, no privileges, and required user interaction.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly macOS endpoints running Google Chrome versions earlier than 105.0.5195.52. Organizations with unmanaged browsers, delayed auto-updates, or legacy Chromium-based packaging may have residual exposure.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The described scenario requires a crafted HTML page and user interaction. Public technical detail in the provided sources is limited.

Researcher notes

The CVE record lacks CWE classification and detailed public root-cause notes. Avoid assuming broader sandbox escape, code execution, or cross-platform impact beyond the stated Chrome on Mac Pointer Lock issue.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Google Chrome on macOS to 105.0.5195.52 or later.
  • Apply relevant Gentoo or Fedora Chromium package updates where applicable.
  • Confirm browser auto-update policies are enabled and functioning.
  • Ask users to restart browsers after updates are installed.
  • Check vendor guidance if using Chromium-derived enterprise builds.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory macOS Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
  • Flag Chrome versions older than 105.0.5195.52.
  • Verify patched package versions on Gentoo and Fedora systems.
  • Confirm update telemetry shows successful browser restart.
  • Review vulnerability scanner findings against the cited CVE record.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
5Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2022-3053Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
GoogleChromeunspecifiedListed
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