CVE-2021-38016: Insufficient policy enforcement in background fetch
Insufficient policy enforcement in background fetch in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to bypass same origin policy 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
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38016?
CVE-2021-38016 has a medium severity rating, indicating a potential risk to users of affected versions of Chrome and Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38016?
To remediate CVE-2021-38016, users should update Google Chrome or Chromium to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38016?
Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-38016.
What type of attack does CVE-2021-38016 enable?
CVE-2021-38016 allows a remote attacker to bypass the same-origin policy via a specially crafted HTML page.
Which platforms are impacted by CVE-2021-38016?
CVE-2021-38016 affects Google Chrome and Chromium on various operating systems, including Debian and Fedora.