CVE-2021-38018: Inappropriate implementation in navigation

Published Apr 11, 2021
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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

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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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.

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