Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21111

 

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21111

Published: January 6, 2021 / Updated: January 7, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU49307
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21111
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in WebUI in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Update to version 87.0.4280.141.

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