CVE-2021-37998: Use after free in Garbage Collection
Use after free in Garbage Collection in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 95.0.4638.69 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-37998?
CVE-2021-37998 is considered a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37998?
To fix CVE-2021-37998, upgrade to Google Chrome version 95.0.4638.69 or later.
What does CVE-2021-37998 affect?
CVE-2021-37998 affects users of Google Chrome versions prior to 95.0.4638.69 and certain versions of Chromium.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-37998?
CVE-2021-37998 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs during Garbage Collection in Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2021-37998 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-37998 can potentially be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.