What is the severity of CVE-2020-16037?

CVE-2020-16037 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16037?

To fix CVE-2020-16037, update Google Chrome or Chromium to the latest version, specifically versions above 87.0.4280.88.

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16037?

CVE-2020-16037 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16037?

CVE-2020-16037 is a use after free vulnerability in the clipboard component of Google Chrome.

Can CVE-2020-16037 be exploited through a specific type of file?

Yes, CVE-2020-16037 can potentially be exploited using a crafted HTML page.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-16037

critical

9.3

CWE

416 787

26/10/2020

8/1/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-16037: Use after free in clipboard

First published: Mon Oct 26 2020(Updated: )

Use after free in clipboard in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.88 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Ryoya Tsukasaki

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)	<87.0.4280.88	87.0.4280.88
Google Chrome (Trace Event)	<87.0.4280.88

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16037?
CVE-2020-16037 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16037?
To fix CVE-2020-16037, update Google Chrome or Chromium to the latest version, specifically versions above 87.0.4280.88.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16037?
CVE-2020-16037 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16037?
CVE-2020-16037 is a use after free vulnerability in the clipboard component of Google Chrome.
Can CVE-2020-16037 be exploited through a specific type of file?
Yes, CVE-2020-16037 can potentially be exploited using a crafted HTML page.

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