CVE-2021-21142: Use after free in Payments
Published Jan 21, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in Payments in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 88.0.4324.146 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Khalil Zhani
Affected Software
5 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.146
88.0.4324.146
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.146
macOS
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
Event History
Jan 21, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21142?
CVE-2021-21142 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through a sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21142?
To fix CVE-2021-21142, update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.146 or higher.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-21142?
CVE-2021-21142 affects Google Chrome on Mac prior to version 88.0.4324.146.
4
Can CVE-2021-21142 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21142 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
5
What happens if I don't update my browser regarding CVE-2021-21142?
If you don't update, your browser remains vulnerable to potential sandbox escape attacks from malicious webpages.