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CVE-2021-21216: Inappropriate implementation in Autofill

First published: Tue Feb 02 2021(Updated: )

Inappropriate implementation in Autofill in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.72 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Abdulrahman Alqabandi Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

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)<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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-21216?

    CVE-2021-21216 has been assessed as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for UI spoofing via crafted HTML.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-21216?

    To fix CVE-2021-21216, users should update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.72 or later.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21216?

    CVE-2021-21216 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.72.

  • Can CVE-2021-21216 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-21216 can be exploited remotely by attackers through a crafted HTML page.

  • On which operating systems does CVE-2021-21216 impact Chromium?

    CVE-2021-21216 impacts Chromium on Debian and Fedora operating systems.

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