CVE-2020-16043

Name: CVE-2020-16043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-01-08T19:15:14.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16043 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient data validation in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via malicious network traffic.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insufficient data validation in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via malicious network traffic.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Chrome	< 87.0.4280.141
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	32
Fedoraproject	Fedora	33

References

https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1148309Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VVUWIJKZTZTG6G475OR6PP4WPQBVM6PS/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z6P6AVVFP7B2M4H7TJQBASRZIBLOTUFN/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-05Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4832Third Party Advisory
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2021/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://crbug.com/1148309Permissions Required
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VVUWIJKZTZTG6G475OR6PP4WPQBVM6PS/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z6P6AVVFP7B2M4H7TJQBASRZIBLOTUFN/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-05Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4832Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16043?

Insufficient data validation in networking in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.141 allowed a remote attacker to bypass discretionary access control via malicious network traffic.

How severe is CVE-2020-16043?

CVE-2020-16043 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16043?

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-2020-16043?

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Source: NVD / NIST