CVE-2021-38021: Inappropriate implementation in referrer
Published Jul 27, 2021
·Updated
Inappropriate implementation in referrer in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Prakash@@1lastBr3ath, Jun Kokatsu
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
Jul 27, 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-2021-38021?
CVE-2021-38021 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-38021?
To fix CVE-2021-38021, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2021-38021?
CVE-2021-38021 is caused by an inappropriate implementation in the referrer handling within Google Chrome.
4
Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38021?
CVE-2021-38021 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 96.0.4664.45.
5
Can CVE-2021-38021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38021 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.