Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Chrome flaw could let an attacker break out of Chrome’s sandbox after first compromising a WebUI process and convincing a user to open crafted HTML. That makes it more serious than a normal browser bug, but the source bundle does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate browser hygiene issue with sandbox-escape relevance. It should be closed through standard browser update enforcement, especially on user endpoints exposed to email, web browsing, or untrusted content.
Technical view
CVE-2022-3314 is a use-after-free flaw in Chrome logging, tracked as CWE-416. Google says Chrome before 106.0.5249.62 could allow sandbox escape from a compromised WebUI process via crafted HTML. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5, with high integrity impact and required user interaction.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Google Chrome versions before 106.0.5249.62 may be exposed. The provided data does not identify other Chromium-based products, operating-system-specific variance, or exact vulnerable build ranges beyond “prior to 106.0.5249.62.”
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The described attack requires a compromised WebUI process and user interaction with crafted HTML, so it is not presented as a standalone unauthenticated browser compromise.
Researcher notes
The public description is limited. The Chromium bug reference is cited, but the bundle does not include technical internals, exploit primitives, or proof-of-concept material. Do not infer affected products beyond Google Chrome from the provided sources.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 106.0.5249.62 or later.
- Ensure managed Chrome auto-update is enabled and enforced.
- Prioritize outdated browsers on high-risk user workstations.
- Check Google guidance for any newer remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
- Confirm no Chrome installations remain below 106.0.5249.62.
- Review endpoint vulnerability scanner results for CVE-2022-3314.
- Validate browser update policy coverage for unmanaged or remote devices.
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/1328708CVE reference
Products and packages named in the record
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.