CVE-2020-6477
First published: Thu May 21 2020(Updated: )
Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome on OS X prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | <83.0.4103.61 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Red Hat Fedora | =31 | |
| Red Hat Fedora | =32 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00034.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00038.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.html
- https://crbug.com/946156
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OQYH5OK7O4BU6E37WWG5SEEHV65BFSGR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WLFZ5N4EK6I4ZJP5YSKLLVN3ELXEB4XT/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-02
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OQYH5OK7O4BU6E37WWG5SEEHV65BFSGR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WLFZ5N4EK6I4ZJP5YSKLLVN3ELXEB4XT/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6477?
CVE-2020-6477 has been assigned a high severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6477?
To fix CVE-2020-6477, upgrade Google Chrome to version 83.0.4103.61 or later on your system.
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-6477?
CVE-2020-6477 affects Google Chrome installations on OS X prior to version 83.0.4103.61.
Can CVE-2020-6477 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-6477 requires local access for exploitation.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-6477 enable?
CVE-2020-6477 enables local attackers to perform privilege escalation by exploiting the vulnerability.
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