CVE-2020-6377: Use After Free
An use after free flaw was found in the audio component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1029462
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Use after free in audio in Google Chrome prior to 79.0.3945.117 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 79.0.3945.117 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 79.0.3945.117 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.73-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.47-1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium/Google Chrome (audio component)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 79.0.3945.117
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6377?
CVE-2020-6377 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by using a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6377?
CVE-2020-6377 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6377?
Google Chrome versions prior to 79.0.3945.117 are affected by CVE-2020-6377.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6377?
To fix CVE-2020-6377, update your Google Chrome browser to version 79.0.3945.117 or later.