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CVE-2020-16014: Use after free in PPAPI

First published: Sat Nov 07 2020(Updated: )

Use after free in PPAPI in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 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 360 Alpha LabLeecraso 360 Alpha Lab

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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<87.0.4280.66
Google Chrome<87.0.4280.66
87.0.4280.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-16014?

    CVE-2020-16014 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox escape.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-16014?

    To fix CVE-2020-16014, upgrade your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to version 87.0.4280.66 or later.

  • What does CVE-2020-16014 exploit?

    CVE-2020-16014 exploits a use after free vulnerability in the PPAPI component of Google Chrome.

  • On which platforms does CVE-2020-16014 affect Google Chrome?

    CVE-2020-16014 affects Google Chrome on all supported desktop platforms prior to version 87.0.4280.66.

  • What impact can CVE-2020-16014 have on users?

    CVE-2020-16014 can allow an attacker to escape the browser's sandbox and potentially execute arbitrary code on the user's system.

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