CVE-2021-38008: Use after free in media
Published Oct 26, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Marcin Towalski(Cisco Talos)
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
Oct 26, 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-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38008?
To fix CVE-2021-38008, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
3
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 affects versions of Chromium prior to 96.0.4664.45.
4
Can CVE-2021-38008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38008 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
5
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 impacts multiple platforms including Debian and Fedora operating systems.