CVE-2020-6409: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2020
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Updated

An inappropriate implementation flaw was found in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser.

Upstream bug(s):

https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1037889

External References:

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html

Other sources

Inappropriate implementation in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to enter a URI to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted domain name.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
redhat/chromium-browser<80.0.3987.87
80.0.3987.87
Google Chrome<80.0.3987.87

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to 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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/chromium-browser to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 80.0.3987.87
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade chromium/omnibox (Google Chrome) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 80.0.3987.87

Event History

Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6409?

CVE-2020-6409 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on the Chromium browser's security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6409?

To fix CVE-2020-6409, update your Chromium browser to version 80.0.3987.87 or later.

3

Which versions of Chromium are affected by CVE-2020-6409?

CVE-2020-6409 affects Chromium versions prior to 80.0.3987.87.

4

What component is involved in CVE-2020-6409?

CVE-2020-6409 involves an inappropriate implementation flaw in the Omnibox component of the Chromium browser.

5

Is CVE-2020-6409 specific to Google Chrome only?

No, CVE-2020-6409 affects both Chromium and Google Chrome browsers.

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