CVE-2020-6496: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jun 03 2020(Updated: )
Use after free in payments in Google Chrome on MacOS prior to 83.0.4103.97 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit: chrome-cve-admin@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/chromium | 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1 120.0.6099.129-1 | |
| Google Chrome | <83.0.4103.97 | |
| macOS | ||
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| openSUSE Backports | =15.0-sp1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00034.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00038.html
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://crbug.com/1085990
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-02
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4714
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-6496
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6496?
CVE-2020-6496 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for sandbox escape.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6496?
To fix CVE-2020-6496, update Google Chrome to version 83.0.4103.97 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-6496?
CVE-2020-6496 affects Google Chrome on MacOS prior to version 83.0.4103.97.
Can CVE-2020-6496 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6496 allows a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Who is the vendor for CVE-2020-6496?
The vendor for CVE-2020-6496 is Google, as it relates specifically to Google Chrome.
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