CVE-2021-37992

Name: CVE-2021-37992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-02T22:15:08.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37992 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out of bounds read in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out of bounds read in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.93%

55.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 95.0.4638.54
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Debian	Debian Linux	11.0

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1253746Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1253746Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5046Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37992?

Out of bounds read in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 95.0.4638.54 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

How severe is CVE-2021-37992?

CVE-2021-37992 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37992?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-37992?

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Source: NVD / NIST