[ CVE-2021-30633 · Published 8 Oct 2021 ]

Google Chromium Indexed DB API Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 9.6 EPSS 33%No fix listed yet

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2021-11-03
  • EPSS: 33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 98% of CVEs)
  • Critical severity: CVSS 9.6

[ Description ]Official description

Use after free in Indexed DB API in Google Chrome prior to 93.0.4577.82 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

CISA: Google Chromium Indexed DB API 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 could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 17 Nov 2021): Apply updates per vendor instructions.

No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.