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.

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.

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.

Can CVE-2021-21132 be exploited remotely?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-21132

critical

9.6

CWE

1021

15/9/2020

9/2/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-21132: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

First published: Tue 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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com David Erceg

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Chrome	<88.0.4324.96
Microsoft Edge Chromium	<88.0.705.50
Google Chrome	<88.0.4324.96	88.0.4324.96

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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