#VU29867 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6522

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#VU29867 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6522

Published: July 14, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU29867
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6522
CWE-ID: CWE-358
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Software vendor:
Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Update to version 84.0.4147.89.

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