CVE-2020-6496: Use After Free
Published Jun 3, 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.
Affected Software
7 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
Apple macOS
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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-2020-6496?
CVE-2020-6496 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-6496?
To fix CVE-2020-6496, update Google Chrome to version 83.0.4103.97 or later.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-6496?
CVE-2020-6496 affects Google Chrome on MacOS prior to version 83.0.4103.97.
4
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.
5
Who is the vendor for CVE-2020-6496?
The vendor for CVE-2020-6496 is Google, as it relates specifically to Google Chrome.