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CVE-2021-37973 Google · Chromium Portals

Google Chromium Portals Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.6 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

12.63 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
93.8 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 93.8% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

Nov 17, 2021

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Google Chromium Portals contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability affects web browsers that utilize Chromium, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence