CVE-2020-6395: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An out of bounds read flaw was found in the JavaScript component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1022855
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Out of bounds read in JavaScript in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
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
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87 - Upgrade
Upgrade
chromium/chrome javascript componentto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6395?
CVE-2020-6395 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation leading to sensitive information disclosure.
Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2020-6395?
CVE-2020-6395 affects versions of Chromium up to 80.0.3987.87.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6395?
To fix CVE-2020-6395, update your Chromium browser to version 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 or later.
Can CVE-2020-6395 impact Google Chrome users?
Yes, CVE-2020-6395 impacts Google Chrome versions up to 80.0.3987.87.
What kind of attack does CVE-2020-6395 involve?
CVE-2020-6395 involves an out-of-bounds read flaw that could allow attackers to access sensitive information.