Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome



Published: 2021-10-19 | Updated: 2021-10-21
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 16
CVE-ID CVE-2021-37989
CVE-2021-37995
CVE-2021-37994
CVE-2021-37996
CVE-2021-37993
CVE-2021-37992
CVE-2021-37991
CVE-2021-37990
CVE-2021-37988
CVE-2021-37987
CVE-2021-37986
CVE-2021-37985
CVE-2021-37984
CVE-2021-37983
CVE-2021-37982
CVE-2021-37981
CWE-ID CWE-358
CWE-20
CWE-416
CWE-125
CWE-362
CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 16 vulnerabilities.

1) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU57452

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37989

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Blink in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1233067
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37989


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU57458

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37995

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in WebApp Installer in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1242315
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37995


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU57457

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37994

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in iFrame Sandbox in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1100761
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37994


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU57456

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37996

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Downloads in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1243020
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37996


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57455

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37993

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within PDF Accessibility in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1255332
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37993


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU57454

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37992

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the WebAudio component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1253746
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37992


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU57462

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37991

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1250660
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37991


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU57453

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37990

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in WebView in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1247395
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37990


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57451

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37988

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Profiles in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1228248
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37988


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57450

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37987

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Network APIs in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1206928
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37987


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57449

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37986

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in Settings. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1242404
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37986


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57448

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37985

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the V8 component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1241860
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37985


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57447

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37984

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in PDFium. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1253399
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37984


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57446

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37983

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the Dev Tools component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1249810
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37983


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU57445

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37982

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the Incognito component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1248661
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37982


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU57444

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37981

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in Skia. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 70.0.3538.67 - 94.0.4606.81

CPE2.3 External links

http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
http://crbug.com/1246631
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-37981


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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