CVE-2021-4102: Use after free in V8

Published Dec 9, 2021
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Updated

Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Other sources

Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Anonymous

Affected Software

4 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
Google Chromium V8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1Fixed in 118.0.5993.70-1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Google Chrome (Trace Event) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 96.0.4664.110

Event History

Dec 9, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM
Feb 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4102?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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).

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