CVE-2020-16020: Inappropriate implementation in cryptohome
First published: Fri Oct 16 2020(Updated: )
Inappropriate implementation in cryptohome in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the browser process to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Rory McNamara
| 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 (Trace Event) | <87.0.4280.66 | 87.0.4280.66 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <87.0.4280.66 | |
| Chrome OS |
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Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2020-16018
- CVE-2020-16019
- CVE-2020-16021
- CVE-2020-16022
- CVE-2020-16015
- CVE-2020-16014
- CVE-2020-16023
- CVE-2020-16024
- CVE-2020-16025
- CVE-2020-16045
- CVE-2020-16026
- CVE-2020-16027
- CVE-2020-16028
- CVE-2020-16029
- CVE-2020-16030
- CVE-2019-8075
- CVE-2020-16031
- CVE-2020-16032
- CVE-2020-16033
- CVE-2020-16034
- CVE-2020-16035
- CVE-2020-16012
- CVE-2020-16036
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16020?
CVE-2020-16020 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to bypass access controls.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16020?
To fix CVE-2020-16020, update Google Chrome to version 87.0.4280.66 or later.
What versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16020?
CVE-2020-16020 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to version 87.0.4280.66.
Can CVE-2020-16020 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-16020 can be exploited remotely by a compromised browser process.
Is Chrome OS affected by CVE-2020-16020?
No, Chrome OS is not affected by CVE-2020-16020.
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