CVE-2021-4317: Use after free in ANGLE
Use after free in ANGLE in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.93 allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 96.0.4664.93 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-4317?
CVE-2021-4317 is a vulnerability in ANGLE in Google Chrome that allowed a remote attacker to perform arbitrary read/write via a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-4317?
The severity of CVE-2021-4317 is High, with a severity value of 8.8.
How can I fix CVE-2021-4317?
To fix CVE-2021-4317, update your Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.93 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-4317?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-4317 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html), [Reference 2](https://crbug.com/1260783), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PQKT7EGDD2P3L7S3NXEDDRCPK4NNZNWJ/).
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-4317?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-4317 is CWE-416.