CVE-2021-4101: Heap buffer overflow in Swiftshader

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1262080
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-4101

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 1169691578072612224

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2021-4098
• CVE-2021-4099
• CVE-2021-4100
• CVE-2021-4102

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4101?

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

• 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.