CVE-2020-6426: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An inappropriate implementation flaw was found in the V8 component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1052647
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop18.html
Other sources
Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 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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debian/chromiumto 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 - Upgrade
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redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149 - Upgrade
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chromium/v8to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-6426.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6426?
The severity of CVE-2020-6426 is high.
How does CVE-2020-6426 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2020-6426 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 80.0.3987.149.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-6426?
A remote attacker can potentially exploit CVE-2020-6426 via a crafted HTML page.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6426?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6426 at the following links: [link1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00028.html), [link2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00037.html), [link3](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html).