CVE-2020-6405: SQL Injection
An out of bounds read flaw was found in the SQLite component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1042145
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Out of bounds read in SQLite 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
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87 - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/sqliteto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 3.31.0 - 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 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Chromium browser (SQLite component)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.87 - Compensating control
Mitigate exposure by not visiting untrusted pages until Chromium is updated, since the issue is exploitable via a crafted HTML page.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6405?
CVE-2020-6405 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential exploitation leading to information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6405?
To fix CVE-2020-6405, update the Chromium browser and SQLite to the latest versions as specified in the vendor's remediation guidance.
What versions are affected by CVE-2020-6405?
CVE-2020-6405 affects Chromium browser versions prior to 80.0.3987.87 and SQLite versions prior to 3.31.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6405?
CVE-2020-6405 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability found in the SQLite component of the Chromium browser.
Can CVE-2020-6405 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6405 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information.