CVE-2020-16011
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16011 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap buffer overflow in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap buffer overflow in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/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 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159975/Chrome-ConvertToJavaBitmap-Heap-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1144489Permissions Required, Third 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
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159975/Chrome-ConvertToJavaBitmap-Heap-Buffer-Overflow.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1144489Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16011?
Heap buffer overflow in UI in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 86.0.4240.183 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-16011?
CVE-2020-16011 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16011?
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-2020-16011?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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