ID:8891 - Exploit for Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16040

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8891 - Exploit for Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16040

ID:8891 - Exploit for Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16040

Published: March 7, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48786
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16040
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Update to version 87.0.4280.88.