CVE-2020-6383: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
A type confusion flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1051017
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop18.html
Other sources
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.116 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
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:80.0.3987.122-1.el6_10 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1 - Upgrade
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.116 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.116 - Upgrade
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Chromium browser (V8 engine)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.116Patch 1051017
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6383?
The severity of CVE-2020-6383 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
How can a remote attacker potentially exploit CVE-2020-6383?
A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2020-6383 by exploiting heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6383?
The software versions prior to 80.0.3987.116 of Google Chrome (chromium-browser) in Red Hat (el6_10) are affected by CVE-2020-6383.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6383?
To fix CVE-2020-6383, update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.116 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6383?
More information about CVE-2020-6383 can be found at the following references: - [CVE-2020-6383](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-6383) - [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6383) - [Chrome Releases](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html) - [Red Hat Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1807498) - [Red Hat Errata](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0738)