CVE-2020-6447: High severity Google Chrome vulnerability
Inappropriate implementation in developer tools in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker who had convinced the user to use devtools 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
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6447?
CVE-2020-6447 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6447?
To fix CVE-2020-6447, update Google Chrome to version 81.0.4044.92 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6447?
Google Chrome versions prior to 81.0.4044.92 are affected by CVE-2020-6447.
Is CVE-2020-6447 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2020-6447 affects Google Chrome on multiple operating systems including Debian and Fedora.
What kind of attack does CVE-2020-6447 enable?
CVE-2020-6447 allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page when a user accesses developer tools.