CVE-2021-38011: Use after free in storage foundation

Published Nov 9, 2021
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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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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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.

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