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CVE-2021-38010: Inappropriate implementation in service workers

First published: Thu Oct 28 2021(Updated: )

Inappropriate implementation in service workers in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Sergei Glazunov Google Project Zero

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-38010?

    CVE-2021-38010 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for a remote attacker to bypass site isolation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-38010?

    You can fix CVE-2021-38010 by updating Google Chrome or Chromium to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38010?

    CVE-2021-38010 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45 and specific older versions of Chromium.

  • Is CVE-2021-38010 an issue for Debian users?

    Yes, Debian users with affected Chromium versions prior to 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 are impacted by CVE-2021-38010.

  • What impact does CVE-2021-38010 have on users?

    CVE-2021-38010 allows attackers who have compromised the renderer process to bypass site isolation, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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