CVE-2020-16009: Google Chromium V8 Type Confusion Vulnerability
First published: Tue Nov 03 2020(Updated: )
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page. This vulnerability could affect multiple web browsers that utilize Chromium, including, but not limited to, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 Chromium V8 | ||
| Cefsharp Cefsharp | <86.0.241 | |
| Google Chrome | <86.0.4240.183 | |
| Microsoft Edge | <86.0.622.63 | |
| Microsoft Edge Chromium | <86.0.4240.183 | |
| openSUSE Backports SLE | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE Backports SLE | =15.0-sp2 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.1 | |
| openSUSE Leap | =15.2 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159974/Chrome-V8-Turbofan-Type-Confusion.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1143772
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/S4XYJ7B6OXHZNYSA5J3DBUOFEC6WCAGW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SC3U3H6AISVZB5PLZLLNF4HMQ4UFFL7M/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-12
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16009?
CVE-2020-16009 is a type confusion vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16009?
Web browsers that utilize Chromium, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, are affected by CVE-2020-16009.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16009?
CVE-2020-16009 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-16009?
A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2020-16009 by using a crafted HTML page to exploit heap corruption.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16009?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-16009 at the following references: [Link 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.html), [Link 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.html), [Link 3](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159974/Chrome-V8-Turbofan-Type-Confusion.html).
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