CVE-2021-4101: Heap buffer overflow in Swiftshader
Published Oct 21, 2021
·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
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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.