ID:5290 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21220

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5290 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21220

ID:5290 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21220

Published: April 13, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52059
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21220
CWE-ID: CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in V8 engine in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Note, successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system but requires additional vulnerability to escape browser's sandbox.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.