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CVE-2021-37976

Google Chromium Information Disclosure

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 19.9%
  1. Published8 Oct 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due17 Nov 2021
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium contains an information disclosure vulnerability within the core memory component that allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 17 Nov 2021

Description

Inappropriate implementation in Memory in Google Chrome prior to 94.0.4606.71 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Google Chrome< 94.0.4606.71
Debian Linux10.0 · 11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora33 · 34 · 35

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 94.0.4606.71
Patch & vendor advisories

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-37976 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-37976 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2021-37976?

CVE-2021-37976 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 19.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-37976?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37976?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 94.0.4606.71 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.