CVE-2020-16039: Use after free in extensions

Reference Links

• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1149177
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16039

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 2952833725589367718

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2020-16037
• CVE-2020-16038
• CVE-2020-16040
• CVE-2020-16041
• CVE-2020-16042

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2020-16039?

  CVE-2020-16039 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

• How does CVE-2020-16039 affect Google Chrome?

  CVE-2020-16039 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88.

• What is the severity of CVE-2020-16039?

  CVE-2020-16039 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10, which is classified as critical.

• How can I fix CVE-2020-16039?

  To fix CVE-2020-16039, you should update your Google Chrome to version 87.0.4280.88 or later.

• Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16039?

  You can find more information about CVE-2020-16039 at the following references: [Google Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html), [Chromium Bug Tracker](https://crbug.com/1149177), [Debian Security Tracker](https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16039).