CVE-2020-6429: 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=1057627
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
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149 - Upgrade
Upgrade
chromium/google chrome (audio component)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149 - Compensating control
Ensure users do not browse untrusted websites until Chromium is upgraded, since the use-after-free in the audio component (Chromium before 80.0.3987.149) can be triggered via a crafted HTML page.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6429?
CVE-2020-6429 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6429?
The severity of CVE-2020-6429 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2020-6429 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2020-6429 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149.
How can I fix CVE-2020-6429 in Google Chrome?
To fix CVE-2020-6429 in Google Chrome, update to version 80.0.3987.149 or later.
Are there any additional resources for CVE-2020-6429?
Yes, you can find additional information on CVE-2020-6429 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].