#VU47754 Improperly implemented security check for standard in Google Chrome


Published: 2020-10-20 | Updated: 2020-10-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47754

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16000

CWE-ID: CWE-358

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 incorrect implementation in Blink in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 86.0.4240.111.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 83.0.4103.106 - 86.0.4240.75


External links
http://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_20.html
http://crbug.com/1125337


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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