CVE-2020-6401
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.94%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6401 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 80.0.3987.87 | — | |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1017707Permissions Required
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1017707Permissions Required
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6401?
Insufficient validation of untrusted input in Omnibox in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.87 allowed a remote attacker to perform domain spoofing via IDN homographs via a crafted domain name.
How severe is CVE-2020-6401?
CVE-2020-6401 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6401?
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-2020-6401?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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