CVE-2021-21140

Name: CVE-2021-21140
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T14:15:16.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21140 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Uninitialized use in USB in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via via a USB device.. EPSS estimates a 0.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Uninitialized use in USB in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via via a USB device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.76%

50.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 88.0.4324.96
Microsoft	Edge	< 88.0.705.74

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1136327Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-21140Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1136327Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2021-21140Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21140?

Uninitialized use in USB in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via via a USB device.

How severe is CVE-2021-21140?

CVE-2021-21140 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21140?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-21140?

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Source: NVD / NIST