CVE-2021-30528: Use after free in WebAuthentication

Published May 6, 2021
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Updated

Use after free in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome on Android prior to 91.0.4472.77 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process of a user who had saved a credit card in their Google account to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Man Yue Mo(GitHub Security Lab)

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Event History

May 6, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30528?

CVE-2021-30528 has a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation leading to heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-30528?

To fix CVE-2021-30528, update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.77 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30528?

CVE-2021-30528 is a use-after-free vulnerability located in the WebAuthentication component of Google Chrome.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-30528?

Users of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 91.0.4472.77 are affected by CVE-2021-30528.

5

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-30528 remotely?

Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2021-30528 if they compromise the renderer process of the affected browser.

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