CVE-2020-6488: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability

Published May 21, 2020
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Updated

Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions 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-2020-6488?

CVE-2020-6488 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass navigation restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6488?

To fix CVE-2020-6488, update Google Chrome or Chromium to version 83.0.4103.61 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-6488?

CVE-2020-6488 affects multiple platforms including Debian Linux, Fedora, and Google Chrome.

4

Can CVE-2020-6488 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6488 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.

5

Is CVE-2020-6488 still a risk if I'm using an updated browser?

No, CVE-2020-6488 is no longer a risk if you are using an updated version of Google Chrome or Chromium that has patched the vulnerability.

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