Vulnerability identifier: #VU46429

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6575

CWE-ID: CWE-362

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 compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Mojo in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Update to version 85.0.4183.102.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 81.0.4044.138 - 85.0.4183.83

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External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/09/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
http://crbug.com/1081874

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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.