Google Chrome up to 104.0.5112.102 Pointer Lock Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome. It has been declared as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Pointer Lock. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2022-3053. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Chrome (Web Browser). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Pointer Lock. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 09/27/2022 by Jesper van den Ende. The advisory is shared for download at chromereleases.googleblog.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-3053. 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 05/22/2025). 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 211177 (Fedora 37 : chromium (2022-3f28aa88cf)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 105.0.5195.52 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (211177). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 211177
Nessus Name: Fedora 37 : chromium (2022-3f28aa88cf)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Chrome 105.0.5195.52

Timelineinfo

08/30/2022 🔍
09/27/2022 +28 days 🔍
09/27/2022 +0 days 🔍
05/22/2025 +967 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com
Product: google.com

Advisory: FEDORA-2022-3f28aa88cf
Researcher: Jesper van den Ende
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-3053 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-3053
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-209600

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2022 08:03
Updated: 05/22/2025 01:04
Changes: 09/27/2022 08:03 (38), 10/24/2022 10:01 (3), 10/24/2022 10:06 (11), 11/16/2024 23:03 (17), 04/29/2025 17:14 (3), 05/22/2025 01:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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