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

Published Jan 7, 2021
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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

Leecraso(360 Alpha Lab), Guang Gong(360 Alpha Lab)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.146
88.0.4324.146
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.146
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33

Event History

Jan 7, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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