Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21227

 

Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2021-21227

Published: April 27, 2021 / Updated: April 27, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52602
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21227
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chrome

Detailed vulnerability 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 V8. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


How to mitigate CVE-2021-21227

Install updates from vendor's website.

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