CVE-2020-16012
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 2.47%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16012 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Side-channel information leakage in graphics in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Side-channel information leakage in graphics in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 87.0.4280.66 | |
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 83.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_17.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1088224Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_17.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1088224Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16012?
Side-channel information leakage in graphics in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to leak cross-origin data via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-16012?
CVE-2020-16012 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16012?
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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