CVE-2021-38018: Inappropriate implementation in navigation

Reference Links

• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38018
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1197889
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/
• https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046
• https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3W46HRT2UVHWSLZB6JZHQF6JNQWKV744/

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 2471449198019300311

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2021-38008
• CVE-2021-38009
• CVE-2021-38006
• CVE-2021-38007
• CVE-2021-38005
• CVE-2021-38010
• CVE-2021-38011
• CVE-2021-38012
• CVE-2021-38013
• CVE-2021-38014
• CVE-2021-38015
• CVE-2021-38016
• CVE-2021-38017
• CVE-2021-38019
• CVE-2021-38020
• CVE-2021-38021
• CVE-2021-4316
• CVE-2021-38022

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2021-38018?

  CVE-2021-38018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote domain spoofing.

• How do I fix CVE-2021-38018?

  To fix CVE-2021-38018, users should update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.

• What platforms are affected by CVE-2021-38018?

  CVE-2021-38018 affects Google Chrome prior to version 96.0.4664.45 and specific versions of Chromium on Debian and Fedora.

• Can CVE-2021-38018 be exploited remotely?

  Yes, CVE-2021-38018 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTML pages.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38018?

  CVE-2021-38018 is categorized as an inappropriate implementation in navigation, leading to potential domain spoofing.