CVE-2021-21132: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

Published Sep 15, 2020
·
Updated

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Credit

David Erceg

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.96
88.0.4324.96
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.96
Microsoft Edge Chromium<88.0.705.50
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0
alpine/qt5-qtwebengine<5.15.3_git20200401-r0
5.15.3_git20200401-r0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 88.0.4324.96
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/qt5-qtwebengine to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.15.3_git20200401-r0

Event History

Sep 15, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:56 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21132?

CVE-2021-21132 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation leading to sandbox escape.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21132?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21132, users should upgrade Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.96 or later.

3

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2021-21132?

CVE-2021-21132 affects Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge Chromium versions prior to 88.0.4324.96 and 88.0.705.50, respectively.

4

Can CVE-2021-21132 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21132 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially escape the browser's sandbox.

5

Is CVE-2021-21132 related to Chrome Extensions?

Yes, CVE-2021-21132 involves an inappropriate implementation in DevTools that could be exploited via a crafted Chrome Extension.

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