CVE-2021-21229: Incorrect security UI in downloads

Published Apr 12, 2021
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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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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.

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