CVE-2021-21212: Incorrect security UI in Network Config UI
First published: Tue Nov 03 2020(Updated: )
Incorrect security UI in Network Config UI in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed a remote attacker to potentially compromise WiFi connection security via a malicious WAP.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Hugo Hue the Chinese University of Hong KongSze Yiu Chau the Chinese University of Hong Kong
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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) | <90.0.4430.72 | 90.0.4430.72 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <90.0.4430.72 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Fedora | =34 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-21212
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_14.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1145024
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAJ42L4JFPBJATCZ7MOZQTUDGV4OEHHG/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3GZ42MYPGD35V652ZPVPYYS7A7LVXVY/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUZBGKGVZADNA3I24NVG7HAYYUTOSN5A/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202104-08
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4906
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VUZBGKGVZADNA3I24NVG7HAYYUTOSN5A/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EAJ42L4JFPBJATCZ7MOZQTUDGV4OEHHG/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3GZ42MYPGD35V652ZPVPYYS7A7LVXVY/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21212?
CVE-2021-21212 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21212?
To fix CVE-2021-21212, update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.72 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21212?
CVE-2021-21212 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.72.
Can CVE-2021-21212 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21212 can potentially be exploited remotely by a malicious attacker targeting a WiFi connection.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-21212?
CVE-2021-21212 impacts users of Google Chrome on ChromeOS and Debian-based systems, among others.
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