Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-3304 is a high-severity Chrome browser memory-safety flaw. A malicious web page could potentially corrupt memory in Chrome’s CSS handling, creating risk of browser compromise if a user opens crafted content. The provided sources name Google Chrome before 106.0.5249.62 as affected.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for browser patch management. It is remotely reachable through web content and has high impact potential, but provided sources do not establish active exploitation.
Technical view
The CVE describes a CWE-416 use-after-free issue in Chrome CSS processing before 106.0.5249.62. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction required. Impact is rated high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints running Google Chrome versions earlier than 106.0.5249.62. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or platforms beyond Google Chrome.
Exploitation context
The CVE requires user interaction with a crafted HTML page. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be claimed from these sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS data, Chromium bug reference, and Chrome stable release note. The bug details may be restricted, so validation should focus on version exposure rather than exploit reproduction.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 106.0.5249.62 or later.
- Verify managed Chrome update policies are applying successfully.
- Prioritize patching browsers on high-risk user workstations.
- Check Google Chrome release guidance for any later superseding fixes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm no Chrome installations remain below 106.0.5249.62.
- Review browser management telemetry for failed or paused updates.
- Validate vulnerability scanner detections against installed Chrome version data.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://crbug.com/1358907CVE reference
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlCVE reference
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CWE details
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Use After Free
Use After Free represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.