CVE-2021-38018: Inappropriate implementation in navigation
Published Apr 11, 2021
·Updated
Inappropriate implementation in navigation in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Alesandro Ortiz
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 11, 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-2021-38018?
CVE-2021-38018 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote domain spoofing.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2021-38018 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38018 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted HTML pages.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-38018?
CVE-2021-38018 is categorized as an inappropriate implementation in navigation, leading to potential domain spoofing.