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

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2021-38003
Project:
Google
Product:
Chromium V8
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2021-11-17
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Google Chromium V8 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

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

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