CVE-2020-8896: Buffer Overflow in Google Earth Pro
First published: Mon May 04 2020(Updated: )
A Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the khcrypt implementation in Google Earth Pro versions up to and including 7.3.2 allows an attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack using a specially crafted key to read data past the end of the buffer used to hold it. Mitigation: Update to Google Earth Pro 7.3.3.
Credit: cve-coordination@google.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Earth | <7.3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8896?
CVE-2020-8896 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the khcrypt implementation in Google Earth Pro versions up to and including 7.3.2.
How does CVE-2020-8896 allow a Man-in-the-Middle attack?
CVE-2020-8896 allows an attacker to perform a Man-in-the-Middle attack using a specially crafted key to read data past the end of the buffer used to hold it.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-8896?
CVE-2020-8896 has a severity level of medium (5.9).
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-8896?
To mitigate CVE-2020-8896, update to Google Earth Pro version 7.3.3 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8896?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8896 in the Google Earth Pro support documentation at https://support.google.com/earth/answer/40901.
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