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CVE-2021-21137: Inappropriate implementation in DevTools

First published: Thu Jun 11 2020(Updated: )

Inappropriate implementation in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from disk via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com bobblybear

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.96
88.0.4324.96
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.96
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)<88.0.705.50

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21137?

    CVE-2021-21137 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21137?

    To fix CVE-2021-21137, update Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge Chromium to version 88.0.4324.96 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2021-21137 facilitate?

    CVE-2021-21137 can be exploited by remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from a user's disk.

  • Which browsers are affected by CVE-2021-21137?

    CVE-2021-21137 affects Google Chrome prior to version 88.0.4324.96 and Microsoft Edge Chromium prior to version 88.0.705.50.

  • Is CVE-2021-21137 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2021-21137 is classified as a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without physical access to the target system.

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