CVE-2021-30561: Type Confusion in V8
Published Jun 14, 2021
·Updated
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.
Credit
Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
91.0.4472.164
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
Event History
Jun 14, 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-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to heap corruption.
2
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.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.164.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30561?
CVE-2021-30561 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 engine of Google Chrome.
5
Can CVE-2021-30561 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-30561 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.