CVE-2021-21208
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21208 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in QR scanner in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed an attacker displaying a QR code to perform domain spoofing via a crafted QR code.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient data validation in QR scanner in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed an attacker displaying a QR code to perform domain spoofing via a crafted QR code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 90.0.4430.72 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1039539Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4906Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1039539Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4906Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21208?
Insufficient data validation in QR scanner in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed an attacker displaying a QR code to perform domain spoofing via a crafted QR code.
How severe is CVE-2021-21208?
CVE-2021-21208 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21208?
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-2021-21208?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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