CVE-2021-37969
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2021-37969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 94.0.4606.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 94.0.4606.54 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 | < 94.0.4606.54 | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1245879Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1245879Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-37969?
Inappropriate implementation in Google Updater in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 94.0.4606.54 allowed a remote attacker to perform local privilege escalation via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-37969?
CVE-2021-37969 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37969?
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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