CVE-2020-6419: High severity google chrome (trace event) vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

Out of bounds write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Google Chrome<81.0.4044.92
81.0.4044.92
Google Chrome<81.0.4044.92

Remediation

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jun 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6419?

CVE-2020-6419 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation that may lead to heap corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6419?

To fix CVE-2020-6419, users should upgrade to Google Chrome version 81.0.4044.92 or later.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-6419?

Exploiting CVE-2020-6419 may allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code through crafted HTML content.

4

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6419?

CVE-2020-6419 affects all versions of Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92.

5

Who is the vendor responsible for CVE-2020-6419?

The vendor responsible for CVE-2020-6419 is Google, as it pertains to their Chrome browser.

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