CVE-2020-6437: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2020
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in WebView in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted application.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<81.0.4044.92
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=30
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
openSUSE Backports=sle-15-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/chromium to 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

Event History

Apr 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-6437?

CVE-2020-6437 is a vulnerability in WebView in Google Chrome that allows a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted application.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6437?

The severity of CVE-2020-6437 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6437?

Google Chrome versions before 81.0.4044.92, Debian Linux 9.0, Debian Linux 10.0, Fedora 30, Fedora 31, Fedora 32, openSUSE Leap 15.1, and openSUSE Backports sle-15-sp1 are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-6437?

To fix CVE-2020-6437, update your Google Chrome to version 81.0.4044.92 or newer, or apply the security patches provided by your software vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6437?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6437 at the Debian Security Tracker and the openSUSE Security Announce websites.

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