CVE-2021-4102: Google Chromium V8 Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Reference Links

• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-4102
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1278387
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4102

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-2021-4101

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2021-4102?

  CVE-2021-4102 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the V8 engine in Google Chromium V8 Engine, allowing a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

• What is the severity of CVE-2021-4102?

  The severity of CVE-2021-4102 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

• Which software is affected by CVE-2021-4102?

  Google Chromium V8 Engine and Google Chrome versions up to 96.0.4664.110 are affected by CVE-2021-4102.

• How can I fix CVE-2021-4102?

  To fix CVE-2021-4102, update your Google Chrome or Google Chromium V8 Engine to version 96.0.4664.110 or later.

• Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-4102?

  You can find more information about CVE-2021-4102 in the references provided: [1](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.html), [2](https://crbug.com/1278387), [3](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-4102).