CVE-2021-21233: Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE
Published Feb 26, 2021
·Updated
Heap buffer overflow in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 90.0.4430.93 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Abraruddin Khan, Omair
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
Microsoft Windows
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Event History
Feb 26, 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-2021-21233?
CVE-2021-21233 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote exploitation through heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-21233?
To fix CVE-2021-21233, update Google Chrome to version 90.0.4430.93 or later.
3
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-21233?
CVE-2021-21233 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.93.
4
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-21233?
CVE-2021-21233 specifically affects Google Chrome and does not directly affect the Windows operating system.
5
Can CVE-2021-21233 be exploited via email?
CVE-2021-21233 can potentially be exploited using a crafted HTML page, which could be delivered through various means, including email.