Is CVE-2022-4135 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-4135 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-4135 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-4135 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-4135?

CVE-2022-4135 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-4135

Published: November 28, 2022

EPSS:0.14%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:34.0th

Official Description

Google Chromium GPU contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape 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 GPU Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2022-11-28Federal patch deadline: 2022-12-19

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This heap buffer overflow in Google Chromium's GPU component could allow a remote attacker, after compromising the renderer process, to escape the sandbox via a specially crafted HTML page. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog and active exploitation highlight its critical nature, despite a low EPSS score.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Exploitation requires a compromised renderer process.

Recommended Action

Users of web browsers utilizing Chromium, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, should update to the latest versions to patch this vulnerability.

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-2022-4135 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-2022-4135 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.