CVE-2020-6494: Medium severity google chrome vulnerability

Published Jun 3, 2020
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Updated

Incorrect security UI in payments in Google Chrome on Android prior to 83.0.4103.97 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

6 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<83.0.4103.97
Google Android
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Jun 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6494?

CVE-2020-6494 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing remote attackers to spoof the Omnibox in Google Chrome.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6494?

To fix CVE-2020-6494, update Google Chrome to version 83.0.4103.97 or later.

3

Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6494?

CVE-2020-6494 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 83.0.4103.97.

4

Are there any specific operating systems that are vulnerable to CVE-2020-6494?

CVE-2020-6494 primarily affects Google Chrome on Android devices and various Linux distributions, including Debian.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-6494?

Yes, the patch for CVE-2020-6494 is included in the update for Google Chrome version 83.0.4103.97 and later.

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