PT-2021-4610
CVE-2021-30518
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Published
2021-04-28
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Updated
2026-10-31
Description by
CVSS 3.1
8.8
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.212
Description
The issue is related to a heap buffer overflow in Reader Mode, which can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted HTML page. This could allow the attacker to access confidential data, compromise data integrity, and cause a denial of service. The estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide is not specified. There is no information about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.
Recommendations
For Google Chrome versions prior to 90.0.4430.212, update to version 90.0.4430.212 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of Reader Mode until a patch is available. Restrict access to crafted HTML pages to minimize the risk of exploitation.
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