CVE-2021-21151: Use after free in Payments
Published Jan 12, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in Payments in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.182 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Khalil Zhani
Affected Software
5 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
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 12, 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-2021-21151?
CVE-2021-21151 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21151?
To fix CVE-2021-21151, update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.182 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21151?
CVE-2021-21151 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 88.0.4324.182.
4
Can CVE-2021-21151 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21151 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
5
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2021-21151?
CVE-2021-21151 impacts various operating systems including Debian and Fedora running affected versions of Google Chrome.