Is CVE-2022-0609 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-0609 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-0609 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-0609 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0609?

CVE-2022-0609 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-0609

Published: February 15, 2022

EPSS:41.82%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:97.3th

Official Description

Google Chromium Animation contains a use-after-free 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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Google Chromium Animation Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-02-15Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-01

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

A use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chromium's Animation component can lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. With an EPSS score of 0.41820 and inclusion in CISA's KEV, this vulnerability is actively exploited and poses a significant risk to affected systems.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is present in CISA's KEV. It can be exploited remotely by a user visiting a specially crafted HTML page.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates for all web browsers utilizing Chromium, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Regularly update operating systems and browser components to mitigate such memory corruption flaws.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0609 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-0609 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.