GLSA 202107-06: Chromium, Google Chrome: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity:high
Title:Chromium, Google Chrome: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:07/06/2021
Bugs: #789420, #792084, #795204, #796338, #796521
ID:202107-06

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabillities have been found in Chromium and Google Chrome, the worst of which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background

Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer, faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.

Google Chrome is one fast, simple, and secure browser for all your devices.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
www-client/chromium < 91.0.4472.114 >= 91.0.4472.114 All supported architectures
www-client/google-chrome < 91.0.4472.114 >= 91.0.4472.114 All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Chromium and Google Chrome. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, obtain sensitive information, spoof a URL or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Google Chrome users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
      ">=www-client/google-chrome-91.0.4472.114"
    

All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-client/chromium-91.0.4472.114"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-202107-06.xml

Concerns?

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

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