CVE-2021-30518

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.