CVE-2021-38014: Out of bounds write in Swiftshader

Published Sep 10, 2021
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Updated

Out of bounds write in Swiftshader in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Atte Kettunen(OUSPG)

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

Sep 10, 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-2021-38014?

CVE-2021-38014 has a high severity due to its potential for exploitation through heap corruption.

2

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38014?

CVE-2021-38014 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45.

3

How do I fix CVE-2021-38014?

To fix CVE-2021-38014, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.

4

Does CVE-2021-38014 impact Chromium on Debian systems?

Yes, CVE-2021-38014 impacts Chromium versions up to 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 on Debian systems.

5

Can CVE-2021-38014 be exploited through user interactions?

Yes, CVE-2021-38014 can be exploited via a crafted HTML page requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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