CVE-2021-37995: Inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installer
Published Aug 23, 2021
·Updated
Inappropriate implementation in WebApp Installer in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially overlay and spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Terence Eden
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
Aug 23, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:05 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37995?
CVE-2021-37995 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to spoof the Omnibox contents.
2
How can I fix CVE-2021-37995?
To fix CVE-2021-37995, update Google Chrome to version 95.0.4638.54 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-37995?
CVE-2021-37995 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 95.0.4638.54.
4
Is CVE-2021-37995 present in Debian's Chromium package?
Yes, CVE-2021-37995 is present in Chromium versions before 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1.
5
What can a remote attacker do with CVE-2021-37995?
A remote attacker can potentially overlay and spoof the contents of the Omnibox through a specially crafted HTML page.