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CVE-2021-38000

Google Chromium Intents Improper Input Validation

6.1 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 4.95%
  1. Published23 Nov 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due17 Nov 2021
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chromium Intents contains an improper input validation vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to arbitrarily browser to a malicious URL via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 17 Nov 2021

Description

Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Intents in Google Chrome on Android prior to 95.0.4638.69 allowed a remote attacker to arbitrarily browser to a malicious URL via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Google Chrome< 95.0.4638.69
Debian Linux10.0 · 11.0
Fedoraproject Fedora34

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 95.0.4638.69

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-38000 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-38000 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2021-38000?

CVE-2021-38000 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 4.95% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-38000?

Affected products include Google Chrome, Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38000?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 95.0.4638.69 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.