CVE-2020-16016
CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.86%
Last modified
CVE-2020-16016 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in base in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.193 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in base in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.193 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
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 86.0.4240.193 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_9.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1146679Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_9.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1146679Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16016?
Inappropriate implementation in base in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.193 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-2020-16016?
CVE-2020-16016 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16016?
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-2020-16016?
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