CVE-2020-6428: Use After Free
An use after free flaw was found in the audio component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1057593
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop18.html
Other sources
Use after free in audio 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
Upgrade
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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chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6428?
CVE-2020-6428 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6428?
CVE-2020-6428 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6428?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 are affected by CVE-2020-6428.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6428?
Update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.149 or higher to fix CVE-2020-6428.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6428?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6428 in the following references: [Link 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00028.html), [Link 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00037.html), [Link 3](https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html).