CVE-2020-6451: Use After Free
First published: Mon Apr 13 2020(Updated: )
Use after free in WebAudio in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.162 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <80.0.3987.162 | |
| Fedora | =30 | |
| Fedora | =31 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| openSUSE | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00031.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_31.html
- https://crbug.com/1061018
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JMXT4OKBMCJSNSX7TZDBJNY6ORKFZRFO/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQTV7EFWQKF6VJBCVH4PUQJLGO7ISLTN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQTV7EFWQKF6VJBCVH4PUQJLGO7ISLTN/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JMXT4OKBMCJSNSX7TZDBJNY6ORKFZRFO/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6451?
CVE-2020-6451 has been classified as high severity due to its potential for heap corruption exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6451?
To fix CVE-2020-6451, update Google Chrome to version 80.0.3987.162 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-6451?
CVE-2020-6451 affects Google Chrome and specific versions of Fedora and openSUSE.
What is a use after free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2020-6451?
A use after free vulnerability like CVE-2020-6451 occurs when a program continues to use memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to security risks.
Can CVE-2020-6451 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6451 can be exploited by a remote attacker via a crafted HTML page.
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