Vulnerability Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in Cryptohome in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 88.0.4324.96 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1137179Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1137179Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21117?
CVE-2021-21117 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Insufficient policy enforcement in Cryptohome in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-21117?
CVE-2021-21117 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21117?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.