CVE-2020-6477: High severity google chrome vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Google Chrome<83.0.4103.61
Apple iOS and macOS
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Event History
May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Can CVE-2020-6477 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2020-6477 requires local access for exploitation.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2020-6477 enable?
CVE-2020-6477 enables local attackers to perform privilege escalation by exploiting the vulnerability.