ID:6650 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6418

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6650 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6418

ID:6650 - Exploit for Type Confusion in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6418

Published: August 23, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25567
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6418
CWE-ID: CWE-843
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in V8 component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger a type confusion error 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.