CVE-2021-21148

Name: CVE-2021-21148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-09T16:15:12.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 19.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21148 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.150 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 19.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.150 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

19.81%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 17, 2021.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 88.0.4324.150
Fedoraproject	Fedora	32
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162579/Chrome-Array-Transfer-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_4.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1170176Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ACWYJ74Z3YN2XH4QMUEGNBC3VXX464L/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AUQSMNV7INLDDSD3RKI5S5EAULX2QC7P/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4858Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162579/Chrome-Array-Transfer-Bypass.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_4.htmlRelease Notes
https://crbug.com/1170176Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7ACWYJ74Z3YN2XH4QMUEGNBC3VXX464L/Release Notes
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/AUQSMNV7INLDDSD3RKI5S5EAULX2QC7P/Release Notes
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4858Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-21148US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21148?

Heap buffer overflow in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.150 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2021-21148?

CVE-2021-21148 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21148?

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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Source: NVD / NIST