CVE-2021-30591
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.52%
Last modified
CVE-2021-30591 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in File System API in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.131 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in File System API in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.131 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 92.0.4515.131 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/08/the-stable-channel-has-been-updated-to.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1229298Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/08/the-stable-channel-has-been-updated-to.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1229298Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-30591?
Use after free in File System API in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.131 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2021-30591?
CVE-2021-30591 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30591?
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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