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CVE-2021-38003: Google Chromium V8 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2021-38003

Vulnerability Name

Google Chromium V8 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

  • Project: Google
  • Product: Chromium V8

Date

  • Date Added: 2021-11-03
  • Due Date: 2021-11-17

Description

Google Chromium V8 Engine has a bug in JSON.stringify, where the internal TheHole value can leak to script code, causing memory corruption. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38003

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