CVE-2021-4102
KEVGoogle Chromium V8 Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Description
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a use-after-free 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.
Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.110 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedFeb 11, 2022
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVDec 15, 2021
Remediation dueDec 29, 2021
References
- chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_13.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- crbug.com/1278387Third Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-4102US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1763 days
- CVSS
- 8.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 7.8% · top 5% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-416
- Attack vector
- Network, remotely reachable
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Review exposure: confirm which instances are reachable from the internet and restrict access until patched.
- 4.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
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