CVE-2020-6528: Medium severity Google Chrome vulnerability
An incorrect security ui flaw was found in the basic auth component of the Chromium browser.
Upstream bug(s):
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=1063690
External References:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
Other sources
Incorrect security UI in basic auth in Google Chrome on iOS prior to 84.0.4147.89 allowed a remote attacker to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/chromiumto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 90.0.4430.212-1~deb10u1Fixed in 116.0.5845.180-1~deb11u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb11u1Fixed in 119.0.6045.199-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1~deb12u1Fixed in 120.0.6099.129-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
redhat/chromium-browserto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 84.0.4147.89 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 84.0.4147.89
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6528?
CVE-2020-6528 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote spoofing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6528?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6528, update Google Chrome to version 84.0.4147.89 or later.
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-6528?
CVE-2020-6528 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 84.0.4147.89.
Does CVE-2020-6528 affect Chrome on all platforms?
CVE-2020-6528 specifically affects Google Chrome for iOS devices.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-6528 allow?
CVE-2020-6528 allows attackers to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted HTML page.