CVE-2020-6488: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability
Published May 21, 2020
·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
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.