Vulnerability Description
Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted file.
CVSS Score
8.6
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/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/1122487Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1122487Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-21138?
CVE-2021-21138 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). Use after free in DevTools in Google Chrome prior to 88.0.4324.96 allowed a local attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2021-21138?
CVE-2021-21138 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-21138?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.