high
8.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-21144: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Groups

First published: Thu Jan 07 2021(Updated: )

Heap buffer overflow in Tab Groups in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.146 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Leecraso 360 Alpha LabGuang Gong 360 Alpha Lab

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.146
88.0.4324.146
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.146
Fedora=32
Fedora=33

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21144?

    CVE-2021-21144 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap corruption and exploitation through malicious Chrome extensions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21144?

    To fix CVE-2021-21144, users should update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.146 or later.

  • What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21144?

    CVE-2021-21144 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.146.

  • Can CVE-2021-21144 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-21144 can be exploited remotely if a user is tricked into installing a malicious Chrome extension.

  • Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2021-21144?

    CVE-2021-21144 impacts users on Google Chrome across various operating systems, including Fedora 32 and 33.

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