CVE-2021-38022: Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication
First published: Mon Sep 13 2021(Updated: )
Inappropriate implementation in WebAuthentication in Google Chrome prior to 96.0.4664.45 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Michal Kepkowski
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium | <=90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 | 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1 |
| Google Chrome | <96.0.4664.45 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =34 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| Google Chrome | <96.0.4664.45 | 96.0.4664.45 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-38022
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1248862
- 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/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38022?
CVE-2021-38022 is a vulnerability in the WebAuthentication implementation in Google Chrome.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38022?
The severity of CVE-2021-38022 is not specified.
How does CVE-2021-38022 work?
CVE-2021-38022 allows a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38022?
Versions prior to 96.0.4664.45 of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2021-38022.
How can I fix CVE-2021-38022?
To fix CVE-2021-38022, update Google Chrome to version 96.0.4664.45 or later.
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