#VU58168 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2021-38018 

 

#VU58168 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chromium - CVE-2021-38018

Published: November 15, 2021 / Updated: November 23, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU58168
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38018
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chromium
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in navigation in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Update to version 96.0.4664.45.

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