CVE-2020-6387: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An out of bounds write flaw was found in the WebRTC component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1042535
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Out of bounds write in WebRTC in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video stream.
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 80.0.3987.87 - Upgrade
Upgrade
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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6387?
CVE-2020-6387 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow out of bounds write operations.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6387?
To fix CVE-2020-6387, update the Chromium browser to version 80.0.3987.87 or later.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2020-6387?
CVE-2020-6387 affects Google Chrome and Chromium versions prior to 80.0.3987.87.
Can CVE-2020-6387 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6387 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious web pages.
What component is involved in CVE-2020-6387?
CVE-2020-6387 involves a vulnerability in the WebRTC component of the Chromium browser.