CVE-2021-38002: Use after free in Web Transport
Published Oct 16, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in Web Transport in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
@@__R0ng(360 Alpha Lab), 漏洞研究院青训队 via Tianfu Cup
Affected Software
6 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<95.0.4638.69
95.0.4638.69
Google Chrome<95.0.4638.69
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Event History
Oct 16, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38002?
CVE-2021-38002 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38002?
To fix CVE-2021-38002, users should update Google Chrome to version 95.0.4638.69 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-38002?
CVE-2021-38002 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 95.0.4638.69 and Chromium versions up to 90.0.4430.212.
4
Can CVE-2021-38002 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38002 can be exploited remotely using a crafted HTML page.
5
What does CVE-2021-38002 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2021-38002 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape.