CVE-2021-21171: Incorrect security UI in TabStrip and Navigation

Published Nov 25, 2020
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Updated

Incorrect security UI in TabStrip and Navigation in Google Chrome on Android prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Irvan Kurniawan (sourc7)

Affected Software

8 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<89.0.4389.72
89.0.4389.72
Google Chrome<89.0.4389.72
Google Android
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Event History

Nov 25, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Mar 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21171?

CVE-2021-21171 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to spoof the Omnibox content.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21171?

To fix CVE-2021-21171, upgrade Google Chrome or Chromium to version 90.0.4430.212 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21171?

All versions of Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 are affected by CVE-2021-21171.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-21171?

CVE-2021-21171 affects Google Chrome on Android, as well as relevant Chromium-based versions on various platforms.

5

Can CVE-2021-21171 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2021-21171 could potentially lead to data breaches by allowing an attacker to mislead users about the URL they are visiting.

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