SB2020102603 - OpenSUSE Linux update for chromium

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15999)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in freetype library when processing TTF files. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted TTF file with PNG sbit glyphs to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

2) Improperly implemented security check for standard (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16000)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in Blink in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

3) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16001)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the media component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

4) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16002)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the PDFium component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

5) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16003)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within printing in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00059.html