CVE-2021-21225: Out of bounds memory access in V8
Out of bounds memory access in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 90.0.4430.85 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20210510-r0
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-21225?
CVE-2021-21225 is a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.85 via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2021-21225?
CVE-2021-21225 has a severity score of 8.8, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21225?
CVE-2021-21225 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.85 and Debian Linux versions 10.0, Fedora versions 32, 33, and 34.
How can I fix CVE-2021-21225?
To fix CVE-2021-21225, update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.85 or later, and apply the relevant security patches for Debian Linux and Fedora.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21225?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-21225 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].