CVE-2021-21170
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.60%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect security UI in Loader in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect security UI in Loader in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 89.0.4389.72 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1111646Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4886Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1111646Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4886Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21170?
Incorrect security UI in Loader in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2021-21170?
CVE-2021-21170 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21170?
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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