8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-15997: Use after free in Mojo

First published: Wed Sep 30 2020(Updated: )

Use after free in Mojo 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 Piotr Tworek

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-2020-15997?

    CVE-2020-15997 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow sandbox escape for remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-15997?

    To fix CVE-2020-15997, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.

  • What component is affected by CVE-2020-15997?

    CVE-2020-15997 affects the Mojo component in Google Chrome's renderer process.

  • Can CVE-2020-15997 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-15997 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.

  • Which versions of Google Chrome are vulnerable to CVE-2020-15997?

    Versions of Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-15997.

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