Multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-16013 CVE-2020-16017 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-358 CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Google Chrome Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Improperly implemented security check for standard
EUVDB-ID: #VU48383
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16013
CWE-ID:
CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update to version 86.0.4240.198.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 84.0.4147.105 - 86.0.4240.193
CPE2.3 External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_11.html
http://crbug.com/1147206
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU48384
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16017
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the site isolation 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.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Update to version 86.0.4240.198.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Chrome: 84.0.4147.105 - 86.0.4240.193
CPE2.3 External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_11.html
http://crbug.com/1146709
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
