Google Patches Chrome’s Fifth Zero-Day of the Year
Google patched a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome (CVE-2022-2856) related to insufficient validation of untrusted input in Android Intents. This flaw could allow arbitrary code execution and was under active attack at the time of patching. It is the fifth actively exploited zero-day patched in Chrome in 2022. The vulnerability affects Chrome's handling of Intents, a deep linking feature on Android devices. Google withheld detailed technical information until the patch was widely deployed to reduce exploitation risk. The update also included fixes for 10 other vulnerabilities.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2022-2856 in Google Chrome involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Intents feature on Android. Intents are used for deep linking and replaced URI schemes in Chrome on Android. Improper input validation can allow attackers to craft malicious inputs leading to arbitrary code execution. This zero-day was actively exploited before Google patched it in a stable channel update released in August 2022. The patch was part of a batch of 11 fixes, including other high and medium severity issues. Google credited its Threat Analysis Group for reporting the flaw and delayed public disclosure until the patch rollout to protect users and related Chromium-based browsers.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected Chrome browsers on Android devices. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the device. The flaw was actively exploited in the wild prior to patching, increasing the urgency of applying the update. Other Chromium-based browsers that share this code may also be impacted if not patched. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Google.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official patch for this vulnerability as part of a stable channel update in August 2022. Users and administrators should apply the latest Chrome updates promptly to mitigate this risk. Google has not disclosed detailed technical information until the patch is widely deployed to reduce exploitation risk. No additional mitigations beyond applying the update are indicated.
Google Patches Chrome’s Fifth Zero-Day of the Year
Description
Google patched a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome (CVE-2022-2856) related to insufficient validation of untrusted input in Android Intents. This flaw could allow arbitrary code execution and was under active attack at the time of patching. It is the fifth actively exploited zero-day patched in Chrome in 2022. The vulnerability affects Chrome's handling of Intents, a deep linking feature on Android devices. Google withheld detailed technical information until the patch was widely deployed to reduce exploitation risk. The update also included fixes for 10 other vulnerabilities.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2022-2856 in Google Chrome involves insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Intents feature on Android. Intents are used for deep linking and replaced URI schemes in Chrome on Android. Improper input validation can allow attackers to craft malicious inputs leading to arbitrary code execution. This zero-day was actively exploited before Google patched it in a stable channel update released in August 2022. The patch was part of a batch of 11 fixes, including other high and medium severity issues. Google credited its Threat Analysis Group for reporting the flaw and delayed public disclosure until the patch rollout to protect users and related Chromium-based browsers.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected Chrome browsers on Android devices. This could lead to full compromise of the browser process and potentially the device. The flaw was actively exploited in the wild prior to patching, increasing the urgency of applying the update. Other Chromium-based browsers that share this code may also be impacted if not patched. The vulnerability is rated high severity by Google.
Mitigation Recommendations
Google has released an official patch for this vulnerability as part of a stable channel update in August 2022. Users and administrators should apply the latest Chrome updates promptly to mitigate this risk. Google has not disclosed detailed technical information until the patch is widely deployed to reduce exploitation risk. No additional mitigations beyond applying the update are indicated.
Technical Details
- Classification
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Threat ID: 6a71ddf3bf8831d539cc9796
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 12:41:23 UTC
Last enriched: 08/04/2026, 12:41:37 UTC
Last updated: 08/04/2026, 12:41:37 UTC
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