CVE-2021-30541: Use after free in V8
Published May 31, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.164 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Richard Wheeldon
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
91.0.4472.164
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
Event History
May 31, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Aug 3, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30541?
CVE-2021-30541 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability in Google Chrome.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-30541?
To fix CVE-2021-30541, update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.164 or later.
3
What exploitation potential does CVE-2021-30541 have?
CVE-2021-30541 could allow a remote attacker to exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
4
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-30541?
CVE-2021-30541 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.164.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2021-30541?
CVE-2021-30541 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome.