PT-2021-2022 · Google+3 · Google Chrome+3
Maciej Pulikowski
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Published
2021-01-19
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Updated
2024-06-15
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CVE-2021-21141
CVSS v3.1
6.5
Medium
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Google Chrome versions prior to 88.0.4324.96
Description
The issue is related to insufficient policy enforcement in the File System API, allowing a remote attacker to bypass file extension policy via a crafted HTML page. This is due to weaknesses in the authentication procedure. 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 versions prior to 88.0.4324.96, update to version 88.0.4324.96 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the File System API until a patch is available. Avoid using the File System API in affected versions to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Exploit
Fix
Improper Authentication
Special Elements Injection
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Google Chrome
Suse