CVE-2021-21217
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 1.64%
Last modified
CVE-2021-21217 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Uninitialized data in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted PDF file.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Uninitialized data in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted PDF file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/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, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1166462Permissions Required, Vendor 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, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1166462Permissions Required, Vendor 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-2021-21217?
Uninitialized data in PDFium in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2021-21217?
CVE-2021-21217 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21217?
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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