CVE-2020-16043: Insufficient data validation in networking
First published: Thu Nov 12 2020(Updated: )
Insufficient data validation in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via malicious network traffic.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com Samy Kamkar Ben Seri at Armis Gregory Vishnepolsky at Armis
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium | 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb11u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1~deb12u1 118.0.5993.70-1 | |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <87.0.4280.141 | 87.0.4280.141 |
| Google Chrome (Trace Event) | <87.0.4280.141 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-16043
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html (Advisory)
- https://crbug.com/1148309
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VVUWIJKZTZTG6G475OR6PP4WPQBVM6PS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z6P6AVVFP7B2M4H7TJQBASRZIBLOTUFN/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-05
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4832
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VVUWIJKZTZTG6G475OR6PP4WPQBVM6PS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z6P6AVVFP7B2M4H7TJQBASRZIBLOTUFN/
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16043?
CVE-2020-16043 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16043?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16043, users should update Google Chrome to version 87.0.4280.141 or later.
What does CVE-2020-16043 exploit?
CVE-2020-16043 exploits insufficient data validation in the networking components of Google Chrome.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-16043?
CVE-2020-16043 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 87.0.4280.141 and various Debian and Fedora versions.
Can CVE-2020-16043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-16043 can be exploited remotely through malicious network traffic.
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