CVE-2021-21198
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 1.79%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in IPC in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.114 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Out of bounds read in IPC in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.114 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:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 89.0.4389.114 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162973/Chrome-Legacy-ipc-Message-Passed-Via-Shared-Memory.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1184399Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162973/Chrome-Legacy-ipc-Message-Passed-Via-Shared-Memory.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_30.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1184399Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21198?
Out of bounds read in IPC in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.114 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-2021-21198?
CVE-2021-21198 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21198?
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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