Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based): Execute arbitrary code/commands - Remote with user interaction

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                         ZMCIRT Vulnerability Bulletin

                             ZMC-2021.11.18.0800
                       Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based): Execute arbitrary code/commands - Remote with user interaction
                               18th November 2021

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Product:          Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access:    Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution:       Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names:        CVE-2021-43221  

OVERVIEW

        Microsoft has updated its Edge browser to include security fixes from the upstream Chromium project.
                
                Edge version: 96.0.1052.29
                Chromium version:  96.0.4664.45
                Date Released: 11/19/2021
                [1]


IMPACT

        The following vulnerabilities have been addressed:
        	
        CVE-2021-43221 


MITIGATION

        It is advised to update Edge to the latest release.


REFERENCES

        [1] Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
            https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-43221





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