CVE-2021-4101: Heap buffer overflow in Swiftshader

Published Oct 21, 2021
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow in Swiftshader in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Abraruddin Khan, Omair

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome<96.0.4664.110
96.0.4664.110
Google Chrome<96.0.4664.110

Event History

Oct 21, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4101?

CVE-2021-4101 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation via a crafted HTML page.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-4101?

To fix CVE-2021-4101, update Google Chrome or Chromium to versions 96.0.4664.110 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-4101?

CVE-2021-4101 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.110.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4101?

CVE-2021-4101 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2021-4101 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-4101 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker via a specially crafted HTML page.

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