CVE-2021-38013: Heap buffer overflow in fingerprint recognition
Heap buffer overflow in fingerprint recognition in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised a WebUI renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape 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
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
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38013?
CVE-2021-38013 is a vulnerability in the fingerprint recognition feature of Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to version 96.0.4664.45.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38013?
The severity of CVE-2021-38013 is not specified in the provided information.
How does CVE-2021-38013 work?
CVE-2021-38013 allows a remote attacker who has compromised a WebUI renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape through a crafted HTML page.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38013?
CVE-2021-38013 affects Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to version 96.0.4664.45.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38013?
To fix CVE-2021-38013, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.