CVE-2020-15988
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 1.16%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15988 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.75 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to open files to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.75 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to open files to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 86.0.4240.75 | — | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1092518Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/10/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1092518Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15988?
Insufficient policy enforcement in downloads in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.75 allowed a remote attacker who convinced the user to open files to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-15988?
CVE-2020-15988 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15988?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-15988?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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