CVE-2020-16026: Use after free in WebRTC

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

Use after free in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit

Jong-Gwon Kim (kkwon)

Affected Software

3 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

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:52 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-2020-16026?

CVE-2020-16026 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential exploitation leading to heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16026?

To fix CVE-2020-16026, update Google Chrome to version 87.0.4280.66 or later.

3

What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16026?

Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.66 are affected by CVE-2020-16026.

4

Can CVE-2020-16026 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-16026 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers via a crafted HTML page.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-16026?

CVE-2020-16026 is a use after free vulnerability in WebRTC that can lead to heap corruption.

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