CVE-2021-30577
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient policy enforcement in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.107 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.107 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 92.0.4515.107 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://crbug.com/1204811Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1204811Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30577?
Insufficient policy enforcement in Installer in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.107 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-30577?
CVE-2021-30577 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30577?
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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