CVE-2021-30632
Published: November 3, 2021
Official Description
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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.
CISA KEV Advisory
Google Chromium V8 Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine can lead to heap corruption, potentially allowing a remote attacker to exploit it via a crafted HTML page. Given its high EPSS score of 0.84934, there is a very high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms active exploitation. This is an urgent risk for users of Chromium-based browsers.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. It is remotely exploitable through malicious HTML pages, affecting multiple web browsers that use Chromium.
Users should ensure their web browsers, including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera, are updated to the latest available versions. Regularly apply security updates for all Chromium-based applications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-30632 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2021-30632 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-30632 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1