Vulnerability Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 95.0.4638.54 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1243020Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1243020Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-37996?
CVE-2021-37996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Insufficient validation of untrusted input Downloads in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions via a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2021-37996?
CVE-2021-37996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-37996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Debian Debian Linux.