CVE-2021-21192: Heap buffer overflow in tab groups

Published Feb 23, 2021
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow in tab groups in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.90 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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<89.0.4389.90
89.0.4389.90
Google Chrome<89.0.4389.90
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Remediation

Event History

Feb 23, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Mar 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21192?

CVE-2021-21192 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation via crafted HTML pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21192?

To fix CVE-2021-21192, update your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to the versions 90.0.4430.212 or higher.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21192?

CVE-2021-21192 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 89.0.4389.90 and specific versions of Chromium on Debian and Fedora.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-21192?

Currently, there are no specific workarounds for CVE-2021-21192; the best prevention is to update your software.

5

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2021-21192?

CVE-2021-21192 allows for heap buffer overflow attacks that could lead to heap corruption and potential system exploitation.

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