CVE-2021-21108
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21108 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 87.0.4280.141 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1155426Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-05Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4832Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1155426Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-05Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4832Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21108?
Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2021-21108?
CVE-2021-21108 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21108?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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