CVE-2021-21231: Insufficient data validation in V8
Published Apr 13, 2021
·Updated
Insufficient data validation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 90.0.4430.93 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)
Affected Software
7 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
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Event History
Apr 13, 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-2021-21231?
CVE-2021-21231 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21231?
To mitigate CVE-2021-21231, users should update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.93 or later.
3
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21231?
CVE-2021-21231 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.93.
4
Can CVE-2021-21231 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-21231 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted HTML page.
5
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2021-21231?
CVE-2021-21231 affects Google Chrome across various operating systems including Debian and Fedora.