CVE-2021-38012: Type Confusion in V8
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 96.0.4664.45 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211112-r1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/qt5-qtwebengineto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.15.3_git20211127-r1 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38012?
CVE-2021-38012 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38012?
To fix CVE-2021-38012, update Google Chrome or Chromium to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38012?
CVE-2021-38012 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45.
Can CVE-2021-38012 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38012 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
Which platforms are affected by CVE-2021-38012?
CVE-2021-38012 affects multiple platforms, including Debian and Fedora versions using vulnerable Chrome and Chromium.