Microsoft Edge Swiftshader use after free

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6.0$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Edge and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Swiftshader. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-4099. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Edge (Web Browser) (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Swiftshader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/14/2021 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-4099. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/15/2021).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/10/2021 🔍
12/14/2021 +4 days 🔍
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12/17/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-4099 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-4099
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-188205

Entryinfo

Created: 12/15/2021 05:20
Updated: 12/17/2021 10:51
Changes: 12/15/2021 05:20 (2), 12/15/2021 05:21 (10), 12/15/2021 05:24 (30), 12/17/2021 10:51 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:9E1:103

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