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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2022-1096 Google · Chromium V8

Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

37.88 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
97.1 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 97.1% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 28, 2022

Remediation Due

Apr 18, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence