CVE-2021-38014: Out of bounds write in Swiftshader
Published Sep 10, 2021
·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
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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.