Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a high-severity Chrome browser flaw in the V8 JavaScript engine. A malicious webpage could trigger memory corruption if a user visited it. CISA lists CVE-2022-3723 in KEV, so organizations should treat unpatched Chrome installations as a priority exposure.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation because this is browser-exposed, high-impact, and listed by CISA as known exploited. The practical business risk is compromise through normal web browsing on outdated Chrome endpoints.
Technical view
CVE-2022-3723 is a V8 type confusion issue in Google Chrome before 107.0.5304.87. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on desktops or laptops running Google Chrome versions earlier than 107.0.5304.87. The attack path requires a user to load crafted HTML, so browsing activity and unmanaged endpoints are the main concern.
Exploitation context
CISA KEV status supports that exploitation has been observed. The provided sources do not describe campaigns, targets, exploit reliability, or whether exploitation was widespread. Avoid assuming more than known exploited status.
Researcher notes
Public technical detail in the provided bundle is limited. The Chromium bug reference is included, but no exploit mechanics are provided here. Validate by version and patch state, not by attempting exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 107.0.5304.87 or later.
- Verify enterprise Chrome auto-update policies are enforced.
- Apply relevant distribution guidance, including Gentoo GLSA where applicable.
- Check vendor guidance for any additional platform-specific remediation.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across managed and unmanaged endpoints.
- Flag any Chrome installation earlier than 107.0.5304.87.
- Confirm update telemetry shows patched versions after deployment.
- Review browser crash, EDR, and web-filter alerts for suspicious activity.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CISA KEV status
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://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlCVE reference
- https://crbug.com/1378239CVE reference
- GLSA-202305-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-3723CVE reference · government-resource
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CWE details
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Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.