CVE-2022-3656

Description

Insufficient data validation in File System in Google Chrome prior to 107.0.5304.62 allowed a remote attacker to bypass file system restrictions via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Medium)

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.92% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory googleblog.com Vendor Advisory crbug.com
Affected: Google Chrome
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2022/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.html release notes vendor advisory
https://crbug.com/1345275 issue tracking permissions required vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3656?
CVE-2022-3656 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3656?
To fix CVE-2022-3656, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-3656 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-3656 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-3656?
CVE-2022-3656 affects Google Chrome.
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