CVE-2021-30526: Out of bounds write in TabStrip

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

Out of bounds write in TabStrip in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.77 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform an out of bounds memory write via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

David Erceg

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.77
91.0.4472.77
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.77
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Remediation

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30526?

CVE-2021-30526 has a severity rating of high due to its potential for exploitation via crafted HTML pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-30526?

To fix CVE-2021-30526, update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.77 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30526?

CVE-2021-30526 is classified as an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Google Chrome.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-30526?

CVE-2021-30526 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.77.

5

Can CVE-2021-30526 be exploited by a remote attacker?

Yes, CVE-2021-30526 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a malicious extension.

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