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CVE-2020-15965: Out of bounds write in V8

First published: Tue Sep 08 2020(Updated: )

Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 85.0.4183.121 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Lucas Pinheiro Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1
116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1
120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1
119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1
120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1
120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<85.0.4183.121
85.0.4183.121
Google Chrome<85.0.4183.121
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports=15.0-sp2
Debian=10.0
Fedora=31
Fedora=32
Fedora=33
openSUSE=15.1
openSUSE=15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-15965?

    CVE-2020-15965 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential out of bounds memory access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-15965?

    To fix CVE-2020-15965, upgrade to Chrome version 85.0.4183.121 or above.

  • Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-15965?

    CVE-2020-15965 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 85.0.4183.121.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15965?

    CVE-2020-15965 is a type confusion vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript engine of Google Chrome.

  • Can CVE-2020-15965 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2020-15965 could potentially allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code if exploited.

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