CVE-2020-6449: 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=1059686
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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chromium/google chrometo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 80.0.3987.149
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6449?
CVE-2020-6449 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome that allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How does CVE-2020-6449 affect Google Chrome?
CVE-2020-6449 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 80.0.3987.149.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6449?
The severity of CVE-2020-6449 is high (8.8).
How do I fix CVE-2020-6449 in Google Chrome?
To fix CVE-2020-6449 in Google Chrome, you need to update to version 80.0.3987.149 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6449?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6449 at the following references: [link1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00028.html), [link2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00037.html), [link3](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172843/Chrome-WebAudio-Use-After-Free.html).