Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

ITS ADVISORY NUMBER:

2022-042

DATE(S) ISSUED:

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

SUBJECT:

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

OVERVIEW:

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Google Chrome is a web browser used to access the Internet. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser. Depending on the privileges associated with the application, an attacker could view, change, or delete data. If this application has been configured to have fewer user rights on the system, exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could have less impact than if it was configured with administrative rights.

THREAT INTELLIGENCE:
There are no reports that these vulnerabilities are being exploited in the wild.

SYSTEMS AFFECTED:

Google Chrome versions prior to 100.0.4896.60

RISK:

Government:

Large and medium government entities: High

Small government entities: High

Business:

Large and medium business entities: High

Small business entities: High

Home Users: Low

DESCRIPTION:

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Google Chrome, the most severe of which could allow for arbitrary code execution. Details of the vulnerabilities are as follows:

CVE-2022-1125: Use after free in Portals
CVE-2022-1127: Use after free in QR Code Generator
CVE-2022-1128: Inappropriate implementation in Web Share API
CVE-2022-1129: Inappropriate implementation in Full Screen Mode
CVE-2022-1130: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in WebOTP
CVE-2022-1131: Use after free in Cast UI
CVE-2022-1132: Inappropriate implementation in Virtual Keyboard
CVE-2022-1133: Use after free in WebRTC
CVE-2022-1134: Type Confusion in V8
CVE-2022-1135: Use after free in Shopping Cart
CVE-2022-1136: Use after free in Tab Strip
CVE-2022-1137: Inappropriate implementation in Extensions
CVE-2022-1138: Inappropriate implementation in Web Cursor
CVE-2022-1139: Inappropriate implementation in Background Fetch API
CVE-2022-1141: Use after free in File Manager
CVE-2022-1142: Heap buffer overflow in WebUI
CVE-2022-1143: Heap buffer overflow in WebUI
CVE-2022-1144: Use after free in WebUI
CVE-2022-1145: Use after free in Extensions
CVE-2022-1146: Inappropriate implementation in Resource Timing

Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the browser. Depending on the privileges associated with the application, an attacker could view, change, or delete data. If this application has been configured to have fewer user rights on the system, exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could have less impact than if it was configured with administrative rights.

ACTIONS:

We recommend the following actions be taken:

Apply the stable channel update provided by Google to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing.
Run all software as a non-privileged user (one without administrative privileges) to diminish the effects of a successful attack.
Remind users not to visit un-trusted websites or follow links provided by unknown or un-trusted sources.
Inform and educate users regarding the threats posed by hypertext links contained in emails or attachments especially from un-trusted sources.
Apply the Principle of Least Privilege to all systems and services.

REFERENCES:

Google:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/03/stable-channel-update-for-...

Multiple Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome Could Allow for Arbitrary Code Execution

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