Google Chrome up to 97.0.4692.99 Reader Mode use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Google Chrome. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Reader Mode. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2022-0453. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component Reader Mode. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 02/03/2022. The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-0453. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 11/25/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 276661 (Google Chrome < 98.0.4758.82 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 98.0.4758.80 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (276661). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 276661
Nessus Name: Google Chrome < 98.0.4758.82 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Chrome 98.0.4758.80

Timelineinfo

02/01/2022 🔍
02/03/2022 +2 days 🔍
02/03/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/25/2025 +1391 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: chromereleases.googleblog.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-0453 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-0453
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-192176

Entryinfo

Created: 02/03/2022 15:36
Updated: 11/25/2025 02:47
Changes: 02/03/2022 15:36 (40), 02/05/2022 08:39 (1), 11/25/2025 02:47 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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