CVE-2020-16041: Out of bounds read in networking

Reference Links

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161581/Chrome-DataElement-Out-Of-Bounds-Read.html
• https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
• https://crbug.com/1151865
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16041

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• 2952833725589367718

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

• CVE-2020-16037
• CVE-2020-16038
• CVE-2020-16039
• CVE-2020-16040
• CVE-2020-16042

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2020-16041?

  CVE-2020-16041 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow sensitive information disclosure.

• How do I fix CVE-2020-16041?

  To fix CVE-2020-16041, update Google Chrome to versions 87.0.4280.88 or later.

• What software is affected by CVE-2020-16041?

  CVE-2020-16041 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.88 and the Chromium package in Debian.

• What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16041?

  CVE-2020-16041 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can be exploited through a crafted HTML page.

• Can CVE-2020-16041 lead to data exposure?

  Yes, CVE-2020-16041 can allow attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory.