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CVE-2021-21176: Inappropriate implementation in full screen mode

First published: Tue Jan 26 2021(Updated: )

Inappropriate implementation in full screen mode in Google Chrome 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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Luan Herrera @lbherrera_

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)<89.0.4389.72
89.0.4389.72
Google Chrome (Trace Event)<89.0.4389.72
Fedora=32
Fedora=33
Fedora=34
Debian=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21176?

    CVE-2021-21176 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof the Omnibox content.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21176?

    To fix CVE-2021-21176, you should update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.212 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21176?

    Google Chrome versions prior to 89.0.4389.72 are affected by CVE-2021-21176.

  • Is CVE-2021-21176 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2021-21176 affects multiple operating systems including Debian and Fedora running older versions of Google Chrome.

  • What impacts does CVE-2021-21176 have on users?

    CVE-2021-21176 may allow attackers to manipulate the Omnibox and mislead users regarding the URLs they are visiting.

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