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CVE-2022-4924: Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker who had compromis...

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 97.0.4692.71 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2022-4924 is a high-severity Chrome WebRTC memory-safety flaw. If an attacker had already compromised Chrome's renderer process, a crafted web page could potentially help escape the browser sandbox. Business risk is highest for unmanaged or outdated endpoints browsing untrusted sites.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority browser patching issue, especially where browser versions are not centrally enforced. The requirement for prior renderer compromise lowers standalone urgency, but sandbox escapes matter because they can turn browser compromise into broader endpoint risk.

Technical view

The CVE describes a use-after-free in WebRTC in Google Chrome before 97.0.4692.71. The stated impact is potential sandbox escape via crafted HTML, but only after renderer compromise. Public sources do not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit mechanics.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to systems running Google Chrome versions before 97.0.4692.71. Fedora Chromium package users should also review the linked Fedora advisory. Environments with delayed browser patching, unmanaged endpoints, or high web exposure have the most practical concern.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not state active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The public description indicates a chained scenario: renderer compromise first, then possible sandbox escape through crafted HTML.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are sparse public detail, no CVSS, no CWE, and no confirmed exploitation in the supplied sources. The material fact pattern is WebRTC use-after-free, Chrome before 97.0.4692.71, renderer-compromise precondition, and potential sandbox escape.

Mitigation direction

  • Update Google Chrome to 97.0.4692.71 or later.
  • Apply relevant Fedora Chromium package updates where applicable.
  • Confirm enterprise browser update policies cover all managed endpoints.
  • Check vendor guidance for any platform-specific remediation notes.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Chrome versions across managed endpoints.
  • Flag any Chrome installations older than 97.0.4692.71.
  • Review Fedora systems for the referenced Chromium package advisory status.
  • Verify browser auto-update enforcement and reporting coverage.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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Affected products

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GoogleChrome97.0.4692.71Listed
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