Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16009
Published: November 2, 2020 / Updated: November 3, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU48091
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16009
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Chrome
Google Chrome
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in V8 engine in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.
Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
How to mitigate CVE-2020-16009
Update to version 86.0.4240.183.