CVE-2021-37990: Inappropriate implementation in WebView

Published Sep 7, 2021
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome on Android prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted app.

Credit

Kareem Selim(CyShield)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium<=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1118.0.5993.70-1
Google Chrome<95.0.4638.54
95.0.4638.54
Google Chrome<95.0.4638.54
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Sep 7, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-37990?

CVE-2021-37990 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to leak cross-origin data.

2

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-37990?

CVE-2021-37990 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 95.0.4638.54 and certain versions of the Chromium package on Debian.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-37990?

To fix CVE-2021-37990, update Google Chrome to version 95.0.4638.54 or later and ensure you have the latest Chromium package installed.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2021-37990?

Users of Google Chrome on Android prior to version 95.0.4638.54 and certain Debian users are impacted by CVE-2021-37990.

5

Can CVE-2021-37990 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-37990 allows remote attackers to potentially exploit the vulnerability to leak sensitive cross-origin data.

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