CVE-2021-37996: Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Downloads

Published Aug 24, 2021
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Updated

Insufficient validation of untrusted input Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file.

Credit

Anonymous

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 24, 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-2021-37996?

CVE-2021-37996 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-37996?

To fix CVE-2021-37996, users should update Google Chrome to version 95.0.4638.54 or later, or upgrade their Debian system to a patched version of Chromium.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-37996?

CVE-2021-37996 affects all Google Chrome versions prior to 95.0.4638.54.

4

Can CVE-2021-37996 affect Debian systems as well?

Yes, CVE-2021-37996 also affects Debian-based systems using vulnerable versions of Chromium before the fix was released.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2021-37996 enable?

CVE-2021-37996 enables attackers to bypass navigation restrictions through malicious file downloads.

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