CVE-2020-6420
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.29%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6420 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insufficient policy enforcement in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.132 allowed a remote attacker to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insufficient policy enforcement in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.132 allowed a remote attacker to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 80.0.3987.132 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1050996Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1050996Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6420?
Insufficient policy enforcement in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.132 allowed a remote attacker to bypass same origin policy via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6420?
CVE-2020-6420 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6420?
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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