CVE-2020-6525: Buffer Overflow
Published Jul 22, 2020
·Updated
Heap 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6525?
CVE-2020-6525 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-6525?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6525, update your Google Chrome or Chromium browser to versions 84.0.4147.90 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2020-6525?
CVE-2020-6525 affects multiple versions of Google Chrome, Chromium, and supported versions of Debian and openSUSE.
4
Can CVE-2020-6525 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-6525 allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption through a crafted HTML page.
5
What are the indicators of compromise for CVE-2020-6525?
Indicators of compromise for CVE-2020-6525 may include unexpected browser crashes or suspicious activity while visiting certain web pages.