CVE-2021-21229: Incorrect security UI in downloads
Published Apr 12, 2021
·Updated
Incorrect security UI in downloads in Google Chrome on Android prior to 90.0.4430.93 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Mohit Raj (shadow2639)
Affected Software
8 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<90.0.4430.93
90.0.4430.93
Google Chrome<90.0.4430.93
Google Android
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
fedoraproject fedora=32
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34
Event History
Apr 12, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Apr 30, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-21229?
CVE-2021-21229 has a medium severity rating due to its impact on user interface integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21229?
To fix CVE-2021-21229, update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.93 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21229?
CVE-2021-21229 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.93.
4
Can CVE-2021-21229 impact other operating systems?
CVE-2021-21229 specifically affects Google Chrome on Android and Debian-based systems.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-21229?
CVE-2021-21229 is a domain spoofing vulnerability due to incorrect security UI in downloads.