CVE-2020-6427
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6427 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in audio 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 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in audio in Google Chrome prior to 80.0.3987.149 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption 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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 80.0.3987.149 | — | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1055788Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-53Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4645Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00028.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00037.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1055788Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-53Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4645Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6427?
Use after free in audio 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-2020-6427?
CVE-2020-6427 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6427?
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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