Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-30575 is a Chrome Autofill memory corruption issue fixed in Chrome 92.0.4515.107. A malicious page could potentially abuse it after the attacker already compromised Chrome's renderer process. The main business risk is unmanaged or outdated browsers, especially on desktops where browser compromise can expose sensitive web sessions.
Executive priority
Treat as a browser fleet hygiene priority, not an emergency zero-day based on the provided evidence. Outdated browsers are high-value targets, but no active exploitation is cited here. Ensure managed update coverage and verify completion.
Technical view
The CVE describes an out-of-bounds write in Chrome Autofill before 92.0.4515.107. The stated attacker condition is prior renderer compromise, with possible heap corruption triggered through crafted HTML. Public source details do not include CVSS, CWE, patch mechanics, or proof-of-concept information.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely where Google Chrome desktop installations remained below 92.0.4515.107 after July 2021. Fedora Chromium package advisories also indicate downstream Linux package relevance. The bundle does not identify other affected Chromium-based products, so treat those as requiring vendor-specific confirmation.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVE requires a compromised renderer process, so it is best understood as potentially useful in a browser exploit chain rather than confirmed standalone initial compromise.
Researcher notes
The public description is sparse. Key constraints are Autofill, out-of-bounds write, crafted HTML, and prerequisite renderer compromise. Avoid assuming sandbox escape, RCE outcome, affected Chromium forks, or exploit availability without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Update Google Chrome to 92.0.4515.107 or later.
- Apply relevant Fedora Chromium package updates where Fedora systems are in scope.
- Check vendor guidance for any Chromium-derived browsers in your environment.
- Prioritize managed desktop fleets and high-risk users first.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Chrome versions across endpoints and compare against 92.0.4515.107.
- Confirm Linux package managers report patched Chromium builds where applicable.
- Review browser management telemetry for update failures or pinned versions.
- Document any unsupported browsers needing replacement or compensating controls.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://crbug.com/1213313CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- FEDORA-2021-78b9d84299CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2021-6225d60814CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
- FEDORA-2021-02b301441fCVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
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CWE details
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