What is the severity of CVE-2020-15996?

CVE-2020-15996 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and sandbox escape.

How do I fix CVE-2020-15996?

To fix CVE-2020-15996, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-15996?

CVE-2020-15996 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 86.0.4240.99.

Can CVE-2020-15996 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-15996 can be exploited remotely if an attacker compromises the renderer process through a malicious HTML page.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15996?

CVE-2020-15996 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the password manager in Google Chrome.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-15996

high

8.8

CWE

416

30/9/2020

3/11/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-15996: Use after free in passwords

First published: Wed Sep 30 2020(Updated: )

Use after free in passwords in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Rong Jian Alpha LabGuang Gong Alpha LabQihoo 360

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<86.0.4240.99	86.0.4240.99
Android	*
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<86.0.4240.99
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and sandbox escape.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15996?
To fix CVE-2020-15996, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 86.0.4240.99.
Can CVE-2020-15996 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-15996 can be exploited remotely if an attacker compromises the renderer process through a malicious HTML page.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the password manager in Google Chrome.

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