CVE-2020-16037: Use after free in clipboard
Published 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
Ryoya Tsukasaki
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<87.0.4280.88
87.0.4280.88
Google Chrome<87.0.4280.88
Event History
Oct 26, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-16037?
CVE-2020-16037 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16037?
CVE-2020-16037 is a use after free vulnerability in the clipboard component of Google Chrome.
5
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.