CVE-2021-30616: Use After Free
Chromium: CVE-2021-30616 Use after free in Media
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 93.0.4577.63-r0 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211006-r1 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211006-r3
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30616?
CVE-2021-30616 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30616?
To mitigate CVE-2021-30616, update your affected browser or software to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-30616?
CVE-2021-30616 affects specific versions of Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Edge Chromium, and Fedora 35.
Is CVE-2021-30616 being actively exploited?
As of the current security assessments, there have been no confirmed reports indicating that CVE-2021-30616 is actively exploited in the wild.
What is a use after free vulnerability like CVE-2021-30616?
A use after free vulnerability like CVE-2021-30616 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially leading to memory corruption or code execution.