CVE-2021-38011: Use after free in storage foundation
Published Nov 9, 2021
·Updated
Use after free in storage foundation 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
Nov 9, 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-2021-38011?
CVE-2021-38011 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38011?
To fix CVE-2021-38011, upgrade your Google Chrome or Chromium to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
3
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38011?
CVE-2021-38011 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45.
4
Is CVE-2021-38011 exploitable through a crafted HTML page?
Yes, CVE-2021-38011 can be exploited by a remote attacker through a crafted HTML page.
5
What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-38011?
CVE-2021-38011 affects Google Chrome and Chromium on various platforms, including Debian and Fedora.