Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2021-21200

 

Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2021-21200

Published: March 2, 2021 / Updated: August 16, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79600
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 2.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21200
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Settings in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

Google Chromium
Google Chrome

How to mitigate CVE-2021-21200

Update to version 89.0.4389.72.

Google Chromium - update to 89.0.4389.72
Google Chrome - update to 89.0.4389.72

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