CVE-2022-1364
Published: April 15, 2022
Official Description
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.
CISA KEV Advisory
Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
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.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
A type confusion vulnerability in Google Chromium V8 Engine can lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing remote attackers to exploit it via a crafted HTML page. The high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation highlight this as a critical threat to multiple web browsers.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its impact on multiple Chromium-based browsers makes it a widespread and remotely exploitable threat.
Users should ensure all Chromium-based web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, are updated to the latest versions. Exercise caution when visiting untrusted websites and opening suspicious HTML content.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-1364 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-2022-1364 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-1364 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1