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CVE-2021-21154: Heap buffer overflow in Tab Strip

First published: Mon Feb 01 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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Abdulrahman Alqabandi Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1
118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.182
88.0.4324.182
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<88.0.4324.182
Fedora=32
Fedora=33

Remedy

https://crbug.com/1173269

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2021-21154 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-21154 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.

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