CVE-2020-16040: Insufficient data validation in V8
First published: Thu Nov 19 2020(Updated: )
Insufficient data validation in V8 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 Lucas Pinheiro Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
| 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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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162087/Google-Chrome-86.0.4240-V8-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162106/Google-Chrome-86.0.4240-V8-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162144/Google-Chrome-SimplfiedLowering-Integer-Overflow.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1150649
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16040
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16040?
CVE-2020-16040 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to potential remote code execution risks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16040?
The recommended fix for CVE-2020-16040 is to upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome or Chromium above 87.0.4280.88.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-16040?
CVE-2020-16040 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88 and specific versions of the Chromium browser.
Can CVE-2020-16040 be exploited through web pages?
Yes, CVE-2020-16040 can be exploited via crafted HTML pages that cause heap corruption.
What are the implications of CVE-2020-16040?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-16040 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected browser.
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