Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16013

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Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16013

Published: November 11, 2020 / Updated: November 12, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48383
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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-2020-16013
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Update to version 86.0.4240.198.

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