CVE-2022-3054 in Chrome
Summary
by MITRE • 09/26/2022
Insufficient policy enforcement in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 105.0.5195.52 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/22/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-3054 represents a critical security flaw in Google Chrome's Developer Tools implementation that existed prior to version 105.0.5195.52. This issue stems from insufficient policy enforcement mechanisms within the browser's debugging and development interface, creating a pathway for remote attackers to exploit heap corruption vulnerabilities through maliciously crafted web content. The flaw specifically targets the DevTools component which provides developers with powerful debugging capabilities but inadvertently introduces security risks when not properly constrained by access controls.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability involves leveraging the insufficient policy enforcement to manipulate memory structures within Chrome's heap organization. Attackers can construct specific HTML pages that trigger memory corruption when processed by DevTools, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or system compromise. The heap corruption aspect indicates that the vulnerability allows for manipulation of memory allocation patterns that could result in memory overwrite conditions or use-after-free scenarios. This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it operates within the browser's privileged execution context where it can access sensitive system resources and potentially escalate privileges.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability poses significant risks to users who may encounter malicious web content while browsing or who have DevTools enabled during normal web usage. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not need physical access to the target system or specific user interaction beyond visiting a compromised website. The impact extends beyond simple browser compromise to potentially affect the entire operating system, especially when combined with other exploitation techniques. Organizations relying on Chrome for business operations face elevated risk of data breaches or system compromise when this vulnerability remains unpatched.
The vulnerability aligns with CWE-691, which addresses insufficient control flow protection, and relates to ATT&CK technique T1059 for command and control through browser-based attacks. Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected Chrome versions to 105.0.5195.52 or later, which implements proper policy enforcement controls for DevTools access. Additional protective measures include disabling DevTools for users who do not require debugging capabilities, implementing network-based controls to monitor for suspicious web traffic patterns, and maintaining comprehensive browser security monitoring. Organizations should also consider deploying web application firewalls and content filtering solutions to prevent access to known malicious domains that might exploit this vulnerability. Regular security assessments of browser configurations and user access controls help ensure that the risk of exploitation remains minimized while maintaining necessary development functionality.