#VU50753 Use-after-free in Google Chrome


Published: 2021-02-16 | Updated: 2021-02-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU50753

Vulnerability 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-2021-21157

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within Web Sockets 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
Update to version 88.0.4324.182.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 86.0.4240.183 - 88.0.4324.150


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html
http://crbug.com/1170657


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


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