CVE-2020-6424

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.50%

Last modified

CVE-2020-6424 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 3.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.50%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
GoogleChrome< 80.0.3987.149—
DebianDebian Linux9.0—
DebianDebian Linux10.0—
FedoraprojectFedora30—
FedoraprojectFedora31—
FedoraprojectFedora32—
OpensuseBackports Sle15.0Sp1
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Desktop12—
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server12—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6424?
Use after free in media in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6424?
CVE-2020-6424 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6424?
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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Source: NVD / NIST