CVE-2021-38000: Google Chromium Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )
Google Chromium Intents contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to arbitrarily browser to a malicious URL via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Clement Lecigne Google Threat Analysis GroupNeel Mehta Google Threat Analysis Group Google Threat Analysis GroupMaddie Stone Google Threat Analysis Group chrome-cve-admin@google.com chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium | <=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 | 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1 |
| Google Chrome | <95.0.4638.69 | |
| Google Android | ||
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Google Chromium Intents | ||
| Google Chrome | <95.0.4638.69 | 95.0.4638.69 |
| All of | ||
| <95.0.4638.69 | ||
| =34 | ||
| =10.0 | ||
| =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38000
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1249962
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38000?
CVE-2021-38000 is a vulnerability in Google Chromium that allows a remote attacker to browse to a malicious URL via a crafted HTML page.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-38000?
CVE-2021-38000 affects web browsers that utilize Chromium, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
How severe is CVE-2021-38000?
CVE-2021-38000 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38000?
To fix CVE-2021-38000, ensure that your web browser, such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, is updated to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-38000?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-38000 in the references provided: [link1](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38000), [link2](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_28.html), [link3](https://crbug.com/1249962).
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