CVE-2021-38020: Insufficient policy enforcement in contacts picker
Insufficient policy enforcement in contacts picker in Google Chrome on Android prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) 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
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Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38020?
CVE-2021-38020 has a severity that can be categorized as moderate to high due to the potential for URL spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38020?
The fix for CVE-2021-38020 is to update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38020?
CVE-2021-38020 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45.
Can CVE-2021-38020 affect other platforms aside from Android?
Yes, CVE-2021-38020 primarily affects Google Chrome on Android but also impacts the desktop version.
Is a specific version of Chromium vulnerable to CVE-2021-38020?
Yes, versions of Chromium up to 90.0.4430.212-1 are vulnerable to CVE-2021-38020.