Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-3309 is a use-after-free flaw in the Assistant component of Google Chrome on ChromeOS before 106.0.5249.62. A remote attacker would need to persuade a user to perform specific UI gestures. Successful exploitation could affect system integrity through a possible sandbox escape.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority browser platform update issue. It is not cited as actively exploited in the provided sources, but sandbox escape potential means outdated ChromeOS devices should not remain exposed.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-416 use after free in Chrome Assistant on ChromeOS. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high integrity impact. The provided CVE text describes potential sandbox escape via specific UI gestures.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to ChromeOS systems running Google Chrome before 106.0.5249.62. The source bundle does not identify other affected products or exact vulnerable version ranges beyond “prior to 106.0.5249.62.”
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Exploitation requires user interaction through specific UI gestures, so phishing or social engineering would likely be part of a realistic attack path.
Researcher notes
Public detail is limited. The Chromium bug reference may be restricted, and the provided data does not include proof-of-concept details, exploit status, or deeper root-cause analysis. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVE description.
Mitigation direction
- Update affected ChromeOS devices to 106.0.5249.62 or later.
- Check Google Chrome release guidance for any additional vendor instructions.
- Prioritize managed ChromeOS fleets that access untrusted web content.
- Reduce exposure by enforcing timely ChromeOS automatic updates.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ChromeOS devices and record Chrome version details.
- Confirm no managed devices run versions before 106.0.5249.62.
- Review update compliance telemetry for failed or deferred updates.
- Track this CVE against vulnerability management records until remediated.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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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:N/I:H/A:N2.83.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlCVE reference
- https://crbug.com/1348415CVE 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.