ID:7097 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21224

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7097 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21224

ID:7097 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21224

Published: November 29, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52371
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21224
CWE-ID: CWE-843
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 a type confusion error within the V8 browser engine in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Update to version 90.0.4430.85.