CVE-2021-30561: Type Confusion in V8
Type Confusion 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.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.0.4472.164 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 91.0.4472.164-r0
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30561?
To fix CVE-2021-30561, you should update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.164 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.164.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2021-30561 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-30561 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.