CVE-2021-37992: Out of bounds read in WebAudio

Published Sep 28, 2021
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Updated

Out of bounds read in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

sunburst Security Light-Year Lab@@Ant

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 28, 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 CVE-2021-37992?

CVE-2021-37992 is a vulnerability in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to version 95.0.4638.54 that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

2

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-37992?

A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2021-37992 by using a crafted HTML page to trigger an out of bounds read in WebAudio in Google Chrome, leading to heap corruption.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-37992?

Software versions prior to 95.0.4638.54 of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-37992.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-37992?

To fix CVE-2021-37992, ensure that you update your Google Chrome browser to version 95.0.4638.54 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-37992?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-37992 on the Debian Security Tracker website: [CVE-2021-37992](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-37992).

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