CVE-2020-6417
First published: Mon Feb 10 2020(Updated: )
Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted registry entry.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <80.0.3987.87 | |
| redhat/chromium-browser | <80.0.3987.87 | 80.0.3987.87 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00025.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0514
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/02/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1033824
- 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://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1033824
- 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-2020-6417
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1801193
- 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-2020-6417?
CVE-2020-6417 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by local attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6417?
To remedy CVE-2020-6417, users should update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.87 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6417?
CVE-2020-6417 affects users of Google Chrome versions earlier than 80.0.3987.87.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-6417 enable?
CVE-2020-6417 enables local attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted registry entry.
When was CVE-2020-6417 disclosed?
CVE-2020-6417 was disclosed in February 2020.
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