8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-15994: Use after free in V8

First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )

Use after free in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Johnathan Norman Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Google Chrome<86.0.4240.99
86.0.4240.99
Android*
Google Chrome<86.0.4240.99
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-15994?

    CVE-2020-15994 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote exploitation and heap corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-15994?

    To fix CVE-2020-15994, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or higher.

  • What does CVE-2020-15994 affect?

    CVE-2020-15994 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 86.0.4240.99.

  • Is CVE-2020-15994 a risk for users of Google Android?

    No, CVE-2020-15994 does not affect Google Android operating systems.

  • Can CVE-2020-15994 be exploited through web pages?

    Yes, CVE-2020-15994 can be exploited by attackers through crafted HTML pages.

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