CVE-2020-6520: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 22, 2020
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.89 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Affected Software

9 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<84.0.4147.89
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp1
openSUSE Backports SLE=15.0-sp2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=31
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
openSUSE Leap=15.1
openSUSE Leap=15.2

Event History

Jul 22, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6520?

CVE-2020-6520 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution via crafted HTML pages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6520?

To fix CVE-2020-6520, update to the latest version of Google Chrome or Chromium, specifically to versions above 84.0.4147.89.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-6520?

CVE-2020-6520 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 84.0.4147.89 and various versions of Chromium across different Linux distributions.

4

Can CVE-2020-6520 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6520 allows remote attackers to exploit heap corruption through crafted HTML pages.

5

What happens if I do not address CVE-2020-6520?

If not addressed, CVE-2020-6520 could lead to potential exploitation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on impacted systems.

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