WebRTC Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2022-2294)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2022-08-25 · CVE-2022-2294
WebRTC, an open-source project providing web browsers with real-time communication, contains a heap buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform shellcode execution. This vulnerability impacts web browsers using WebRTC including but not limited to Google Chrome. CISA added CVE-2022-2294 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Aug 25, 2022, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Sep 15, 2022 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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