CVE-2021-4079 describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Google Chrome's WebRTC component, affecting versions prior to 96.0.4664.93, as well as Debian-based Chrome installations. This high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to exploit heap corruption via specially crafted WebRTC packets, potentially leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation is reported, the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness of its potential.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 96.0.4664.93CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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