CVE-2021-21150: Use after free in Downloads
Published Jan 29, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in Downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 88.0.4324.182 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Woojin Oh@@pwn_expoit(STEALIEN)
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.182
88.0.4324.182
Google Chrome<88.0.4324.182
Microsoft Windows
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 29, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:20 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21150?
CVE-2021-21150 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21150?
To fix CVE-2021-21150, upgrade Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.182 or later.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-21150?
CVE-2021-21150 affects Google Chrome on Windows and various versions of Fedora.
4
Can CVE-2021-21150 lead to a sandbox escape?
Yes, CVE-2021-21150 could potentially allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21150?
CVE-2021-21150 is categorized as a use after free vulnerability in the Downloads feature of Google Chrome.