CVE-2021-21154: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip
Published Feb 1, 2021
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip in Google Chrome 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
Abdulrahman Alqabandi, Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
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
Feb 1, 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-2021-21154?
CVE-2021-21154 is considered a high severity vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to perform a sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21154?
To fix CVE-2021-21154, users should update Google Chrome to version 88.0.4324.182 or later.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21154?
CVE-2021-21154 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Tab Strip of Google Chrome.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21154?
CVE-2021-21154 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.182.
5
Can CVE-2021-21154 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21154 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.