CVE-2020-6407: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Out of bounds memory access in streams in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.122 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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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.122 - Upgrade
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Google Chrome (Trace Event)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.122 - Upgrade
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debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 150.0.7871.100-1~deb12u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb12u1Fixed in 150.0.7871.181-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1~deb13u1Fixed in 156.0.8078.79-1
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Parent advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6407?
CVE-2020-6407 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential heap corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6407?
To fix CVE-2020-6407, update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.122 or later.
What versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6407?
CVE-2020-6407 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 80.0.3987.122.
Can CVE-2020-6407 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6407 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through a specially crafted HTML page.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6407?
CVE-2020-6407 is an out of bounds memory access vulnerability related to streams in Google Chrome.