CVE-2021-38008: Use after free in media
First published: Tue 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: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Marcin Towalski Cisco Talos
| 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 | <96.0.4664.45 | 96.0.4664.45 |
| Google Chrome | <96.0.4664.45 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Debian | =11.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38008
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1263620
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1398
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38008?
To fix CVE-2021-38008, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 affects versions of Chromium prior to 96.0.4664.45.
Can CVE-2021-38008 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38008 can potentially be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-38008?
CVE-2021-38008 impacts multiple platforms including Debian and Fedora operating systems.
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