CVE-2021-21200: Inappropriate implementation in Settings

Published Jan 11, 2021
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Updated

Out of bounds read in WebUI Settings in Google Chrome prior to 89.0.4389.72 allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory read via a crafted HTML page. (Chrome security severity: Low)

Credit

Lucas Pinheiro, Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<89.0.4389.72
89.0.4389.72
Google Chrome<89.0.4389.72

Event History

Jan 11, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21200?

CVE-2021-21200 has a Low security severity rating in Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-21200?

To fix CVE-2021-21200, update Google Chrome to version 89.0.4389.72 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-21200 affect?

CVE-2021-21200 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 89.0.4389.72.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21200?

CVE-2021-21200 is classified as an out of bounds read vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-21200 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-21200 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.

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