CVE-2021-38005: Use after free in loader
Published Aug 18, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in loader in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Sergei Glazunov(Google Project Zero)
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<96.0.4664.45
96.0.4664.45
Google Chrome<96.0.4664.45
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0
Event History
Aug 18, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Dec 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38005?
CVE-2021-38005 has a high severity rating due to potential exploitation leading to heap corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38005?
To fix CVE-2021-38005, upgrade to Google Chrome version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
3
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38005?
CVE-2021-38005 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45.
4
Is CVE-2021-38005 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2021-38005 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted HTML pages.
5
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-38005?
CVE-2021-38005 impacts Google Chrome, Debian GNU/Linux versions 10.0 and 11.0, and Fedora version 34.