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CVE-2022-4914: Heap buffer overflow in PrintPreview in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.79 allowed an attacker who convin...

Heap buffer overflow in PrintPreview in Google Chrome prior to 104.0.5112.79 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

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Plain-English summary

This Chrome issue could let a malicious browser extension trigger memory corruption through a crafted HTML page using PrintPreview. The sources describe it as Chromium medium severity. Business risk is mainly for users running Chrome before 104.0.5112.79, especially where extension installation is loosely controlled.

Executive priority

Treat this as routine but time-bound browser hygiene, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize patching unmanaged endpoints and tightening extension controls where users can install arbitrary extensions.

Technical view

CVE-2022-4914 is a heap buffer overflow in Chrome PrintPreview. The CVE states exploitation required convincing a user to install a malicious extension, then interacting with a crafted HTML page. The public source bundle does not provide CVSS details, CWE classification, or evidence of active exploitation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on Chrome installations older than 104.0.5112.79. Environments allowing unmanaged or user-installed extensions have higher practical risk. The bundle does not identify other affected products beyond Google Chrome.

Exploitation context

The record requires user-assisted conditions: a malicious extension installation and a crafted HTML page. CISA KEV is false, and the provided sources do not support claims of active exploitation in the wild.

Researcher notes

Important gaps remain: no CVSS vector, CWE, detailed bug notes, or exploit confirmation are included. The Chromium bug reference may be restricted. Analysis should stay limited to Chrome PrintPreview heap corruption under malicious-extension preconditions.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Chrome to 104.0.5112.79 or a later vendor-supported release.
  • Restrict installation of unapproved Chrome extensions through enterprise policy.
  • Review installed extensions and remove unknown or untrusted entries.
  • Check Google Chrome release guidance for any environment-specific update instructions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Chrome versions and flag anything older than 104.0.5112.79.
  • Verify managed endpoints are receiving Chrome stable updates successfully.
  • Audit extension inventories for unapproved or suspicious extensions.
  • Confirm browser extension installation policies match organizational risk tolerance.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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No
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GoogleChrome104.0.5112.79Listed
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