CVE-2022-1489
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to trigger out-of-bounds memory access in Chrome's UI Shelf component on Chrome OS and Lacros, potentially leading to heap corruption. Attackers could exploit this via crafted web content or user interactions to execute arbitrary code or cause crashes. Affected users include anyone running vulnerable versions of Chrome on Chrome OS or Lacros.
💻 Affected Systems
- Google Chrome
- Chrome OS
- Lacros
📦 What is this software?
Chrome by Google
Google Chrome is the world's most popular web browser, used by over 3 billion users globally across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS platforms. As a Chromium-based browser developed by Google, Chrome dominates the browser market with approximately 65% market share, making it a critical compon...
Learn more about Chrome →⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to full system compromise, data theft, or persistent malware installation.
Likely Case
Browser crash leading to denial of service or limited information disclosure.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact if patched promptly; isolated browser process prevents system-wide compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires specific user interactions but no authentication; no public exploit code available at disclosure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 101.0.4951.41 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Chrome browser. 2. Click menu (three dots) → Help → About Google Chrome. 3. Browser will automatically check for and install update. 4. Click 'Relaunch' to restart Chrome with updated version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable JavaScript
allPrevents exploitation via web content but breaks most website functionality.
chrome://settings/content/javascript → toggle to 'Blocked'
Use Site Isolation
allEnforces process separation between websites to limit impact.
chrome://flags/#site-isolation-trial-opt-out → set to 'Disabled'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user access to untrusted websites via network policies.
- Deploy application allowlisting to prevent unauthorized Chrome execution.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Chrome version via chrome://version; if version is below 101.0.4951.41, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
google-chrome --versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm Chrome version is 101.0.4951.41 or higher via chrome://version.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Chrome crash reports with memory access violation errors
- Unexpected browser process termination events
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Chrome processes post-crash
SIEM Query:
source="chrome_logs" AND (event="crash" OR event="memory_access_violation") AND version<"101.0.4951.41"🔗 References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html
- https://crbug.com/1300561
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_26.html
- https://crbug.com/1300561
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25
