CVE-2021-37979: Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC
heap buffer overflow in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 94.0.4606.81 allowed a remote attacker who convinced a user to browse to a malicious website to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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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 94.0.4606.81 - 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 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37979?
The severity of CVE-2021-37979 is classified as high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37979?
To fix CVE-2021-37979, update Google Chrome to version 94.0.4606.81 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-37979?
CVE-2021-37979 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 94.0.4606.81.
Can CVE-2021-37979 be exploited over the internet?
Yes, CVE-2021-37979 can be exploited by convincing a user to visit a malicious website.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-37979?
CVE-2021-37979 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in WebRTC.