CVE-2020-16028: Heap buffer overflow in WebRTC

Published Oct 14, 2020
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Updated

Heap buffer overflow 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

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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 14, 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-2020-16028?

CVE-2020-16028 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16028?

To fix CVE-2020-16028, upgrade Google Chrome or Chromium to versions 87.0.4280.66 or higher.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-16028?

CVE-2020-16028 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.66 and various versions of Chromium.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16028?

CVE-2020-16028 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability found in WebRTC of Google Chrome.

5

Can CVE-2020-16028 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-16028 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.

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