CVE-2021-30581: Use after free in DevTools
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 92.0.4515.107 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
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 92.0.4515.107 - Upgrade
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alpine/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 92.0.4515.107-r0 - Upgrade
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Google Chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 92.0.4515.107
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2021-30565
- CVE-2021-30566
- CVE-2021-30567
- CVE-2021-30568
- CVE-2021-30569
- CVE-2021-30571
- CVE-2021-30572
- CVE-2021-30573
- CVE-2021-4320
- CVE-2021-30574
- CVE-2021-30575
- CVE-2021-30576
- CVE-2021-30577
- CVE-2021-30578
- CVE-2021-30579
- CVE-2021-30580
- CVE-2021-30582
- CVE-2021-30583
- CVE-2021-30584
- CVE-2021-30585
- CVE-2021-30586
- CVE-2021-30587
- CVE-2021-30588
- CVE-2021-30589
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30581?
CVE-2021-30581 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30581?
To fix CVE-2021-30581, update Google Chrome to version 92.0.4515.107 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-30581?
CVE-2021-30581 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 92.0.4515.107.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30581?
CVE-2021-30581 is a 'use after free' vulnerability found in the DevTools of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2021-30581 be exploited through a malicious extension?
Yes, CVE-2021-30581 can be potentially exploited if a user is convinced to install a malicious extension.