8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2021-30562: Use after free in WebSerial

First published: Tue Jun 15 2021(Updated: )

Use after free in WebSerial in Google Chrome prior to 91.0.4472.164 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Anonymous

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
Google Chrome<91.0.4472.164
91.0.4472.164

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-30562?

    CVE-2021-30562 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability in Google Chrome.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-30562?

    To fix CVE-2021-30562, you should update Google Chrome to version 91.0.4472.164 or later.

  • What does CVE-2021-30562 exploit?

    CVE-2021-30562 exploits a use after free vulnerability in the WebSerial feature of Google Chrome.

  • Can CVE-2021-30562 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-30562 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.

  • What version of Google Chrome is affected by CVE-2021-30562?

    Google Chrome versions prior to 91.0.4472.164 are affected by CVE-2021-30562.

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