#VU24974 Input validation error in Google Chrome


Published: 2020-02-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24974

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6416

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in streams. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted webpage, trick the victim into visiting it and bypass implemented security restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 77.0.3865.90 - 79.0.3945.130


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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