CVE-2020-16007
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.27%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16007 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 86.0.4240.183 | — | |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1125018Third Party 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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1125018Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16007?
Insufficient data validation in installer in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a local attacker to potentially elevate privilege via a crafted filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2020-16007?
CVE-2020-16007 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16007?
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.
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