CVE-2021-38007: Type Confusion in V8
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 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 to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 96.0.4664.45 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211112-r1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211127-r1 - Upgrade
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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
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38007?
CVE-2021-38007 has a high severity rating due to its potential for exploitation causing heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38007?
To fix CVE-2021-38007, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-38007?
CVE-2021-38007 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45 and certain versions of Chromium on Debian.
Can CVE-2021-38007 be exploited through web pages?
Yes, CVE-2021-38007 can potentially be exploited via crafted HTML pages.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2021-38007?
CVE-2021-38007 impacts Debian and Fedora installations, among others, running vulnerable versions of the browser.