CVE-2020-6438: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Insufficient policy enforcement in extensions in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted Chrome Extension.
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 to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 81.0.4044.92
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6438?
CVE-2020-6438 has a high severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information through malicious Chrome extensions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6438?
To fix CVE-2020-6438, update Google Chrome or Chromium to version 81.0.4044.92 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6438?
CVE-2020-6438 affects versions of Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92.
What does CVE-2020-6438 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2020-6438 allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from process memory via a crafted Chrome Extension.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2020-6438?
CVE-2020-6438 affects various platforms including Debian, Fedora, and openSUSE that run affected versions of Chromium and Google Chrome.