CVE-2020-16019: Inappropriate implementation in filesystem

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in filesystem in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the browser process to bypass noexec restrictions via a malicious file.

Credit

Rory McNamara

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<87.0.4280.66
87.0.4280.66
Google Chrome<87.0.4280.66
Google Chrome OS

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16019?

CVE-2020-16019 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation allowing remote attackers to bypass noexec restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16019?

To fix CVE-2020-16019, upgrade Google Chrome to version 87.0.4280.66 or later.

3

Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16019?

CVE-2020-16019 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.66.

4

Is CVE-2020-16019 present in Chrome OS?

CVE-2020-16019 does not affect Chrome OS, as it is marked as not vulnerable.

5

Can CVE-2020-16019 allow unauthorized access?

Yes, CVE-2020-16019 potentially allows a remote attacker who has compromised the browser process to execute malicious files.

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