CVE-2020-6388: Race Condition
First published: Mon Feb 10 2020(Updated: )
An out of bounds memory access flaw was found in the WebAudio component of the Chromium browser. Upstream bug(s): <a href="https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1042879">https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1042879</a> External References: <a href="https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html">https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html</a>
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/chromium-browser | <80.0.3987.87 | 80.0.3987.87 |
| Google Chrome | <80.0.3987.87 | |
| debian/chromium | 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-6388
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00025.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157376/Chrome-AudioArray-Allocate-Data-Race-Out-Of-Bounds-Access.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0514
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1042879
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6IOHSO6BUKC6I66J5PZOMAGFVJ66ZS57/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X3B5RWJQD5LA45MYLLR55KZJOJ5NVZGP/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-08
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4638
- https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1042879
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1801839
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1801838
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-6388
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1801164
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/X3B5RWJQD5LA45MYLLR55KZJOJ5NVZGP/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6IOHSO6BUKC6I66J5PZOMAGFVJ66ZS57/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6388?
CVE-2020-6388 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution through out of bounds memory access in the WebAudio component of Chromium.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6388?
To fix CVE-2020-6388, upgrade to Chromium version 90.0.4430.212 or later, or ensure your Google Chrome is updated to at least version 80.0.3987.87.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2020-6388?
CVE-2020-6388 affects Chromium versions prior to 80.0.3987.87 along with other versions before their respective fixed updates.
What component of Chromium is vulnerable in CVE-2020-6388?
CVE-2020-6388 specifically affects the WebAudio component of the Chromium browser.
Is CVE-2020-6388 a zero-day vulnerability?
No, CVE-2020-6388 was not reported as a zero-day vulnerability and has been addressed in subsequent security updates.
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