CVE-2024-0222
📋 TL;DR
This is a use-after-free vulnerability in ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) component of Google Chrome. It allows a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. All Chrome users prior to version 120.0.6099.199 are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Google Chrome
- Chromium-based browsers
📦 What is this software?
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, or ransomware deployment.
Likely Case
Arbitrary code execution within the Chrome sandbox, potentially leading to privilege escalation and further system compromise.
If Mitigated
Limited impact due to Chrome's sandboxing, but still potential for data exfiltration or lateral movement.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires renderer process compromise first, but then allows heap corruption exploitation. No public exploit code available at disclosure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 120.0.6099.199 and later
Vendor Advisory: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Chrome. 2. Click three-dot menu → Help → About Google Chrome. 3. Chrome will automatically check for and install updates. 4. Click 'Relaunch' to restart Chrome with the patched version.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable ANGLE (Not Recommended)
allDisables hardware acceleration which may reduce vulnerability surface but severely impacts performance
chrome://flags/#use-angle → Set to 'Disabled'
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict access to untrusted websites and disable JavaScript where possible
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized Chrome execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Chrome version: If version is less than 120.0.6099.199, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
google-chrome --version (Linux) or chrome://version (all platforms)Verify Fix Applied:
Confirm Chrome version is 120.0.6099.199 or higher after update.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Chrome crash reports with ANGLE-related stack traces
- Unexpected renderer process terminations
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Chrome processes
- Traffic to known exploit hosting domains
SIEM Query:
source="chrome" AND (event_type="crash" OR process_name="chrome_renderer") AND message="ANGLE"🔗 References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1501798
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AYONA2XSNFMXLAW4IHLFI5UVV3QRNG5K/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D6C2HN4T2S6GYNTAUXLH45LQZHK7QPHP/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1501798
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AYONA2XSNFMXLAW4IHLFI5UVV3QRNG5K/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D6C2HN4T2S6GYNTAUXLH45LQZHK7QPHP/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-34
