CVE-2021-30557: Use after free in TabGroups
Published Apr 23, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in TabGroups in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.114 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
David Erceg
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.114
91.0.4472.114
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.114
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34
Event History
Apr 23, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jul 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30557?
CVE-2021-30557 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-30557?
To fix CVE-2021-30557, update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.114 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2021-30557?
CVE-2021-30557 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.114 and Fedora 33 and 34.
4
Can CVE-2021-30557 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-30557 can be exploited remotely if a user is convinced to install a malicious extension.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2021-30557 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-30557 could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via heap corruption.