CVE-2021-30629: Use after free in Permissions
Use after free in Permissions in Google Chrome prior to 93.0.4577.82 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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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 93.0.4577.82 - Upgrade
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alpine/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 93.0.4577.82-r0 - Upgrade
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alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211006-r0
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30629?
CVE-2021-30629 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution via heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30629?
To mitigate CVE-2021-30629, update Google Chrome to version 93.0.4577.82 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-30629?
CVE-2021-30629 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 93.0.4577.82.
Can CVE-2021-30629 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-30629 can be exploited remotely if the attacker has control over the renderer process.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-30629?
CVE-2021-30629 is a use-after-free vulnerability found in the Permissions component of Google Chrome.