CVE-2020-6479: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability

Published May 21, 2020
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Updated

Inappropriate implementation in sharing in Google Chrome prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a remote attacker to spoof security UI via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/chromium
90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1120.0.6099.129-1
Google Chrome<83.0.4103.61
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

May 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:46 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6479?

CVE-2020-6479 is a high-severity vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to spoof security UI in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6479?

To fix CVE-2020-6479, update Google Chrome to versions 83.0.4103.61 or later.

3

Which versions of Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6479?

Google Chrome versions prior to 83.0.4103.61 are affected by CVE-2020-6479.

4

Can CVE-2020-6479 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6479 can be exploited remotely via a crafted HTML page.

5

Is CVE-2020-6479 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2020-6479 affects multiple operating systems including Debian, openSUSE, and Fedora.

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