CVE-2021-38015: Inappropriate implementation in input

Published Apr 29, 2019
·
Updated

Inappropriate implementation in input in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted Chrome Extension.

Credit

David Erceg

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

Apr 29, 2019
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-2021-38015?

CVE-2021-38015 has a medium severity rating as it involves the inappropriate implementation of input handling in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-38015?

To mitigate CVE-2021-38015, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38015?

CVE-2021-38015 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45 and several Debian Chromium packages up to version 90.0.4430.212-1.

4

Can malicious extensions exploit CVE-2021-38015?

Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2021-38015 by convincing users to install malicious Chrome extensions that bypass navigation restrictions.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-38015?

CVE-2021-38015 impacts users on platforms such as Google Chrome, Debian, and Fedora operating systems.

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