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

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

Affected packages

www-client/google-chrome on all architectures
Affected versions < 91.0.4472.114
Unaffected versions >= 91.0.4472.114
www-client/chromium on all architectures
Affected versions < 91.0.4472.114
Unaffected versions >= 91.0.4472.114

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.

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

Release date
July 06, 2021

Latest revision
July 06, 2021: 1

Severity
high

Exploitable
remote

Bugzilla entries