CVE-2020-16013: Google Chromium V8 Incorrect Implementation Vulnerabililty
First published: Mon Nov 09 2020(Updated: )
Google Chromium V8 Engine contains an inappropriate implementation 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 Anonymous 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 Chrome | <86.0.4240.198 | |
| Google Chromium V8 | ||
| Google Chrome | <86.0.4240.198 | 86.0.4240.198 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16013?
CVE-2020-16013 is a vulnerability in the Google Chromium V8 Engine that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How does CVE-2020-16013 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2020-16013 affects Google Chrome versions up to 86.0.4240.198.
Is CVE-2020-16013 a high severity vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2020-16013 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2020-16013 on Debian?
The recommended remedy for CVE-2020-16013 on Debian is to update the 'chromium' package to one of the specified versions depending on the Debian release.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16013?
More information about CVE-2020-16013 can be found in the references provided: 'https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_11.html', 'https://crbug.com/1147206', and 'https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16013'.
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