CVE-2020-6459
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.07%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6459 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in payments in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.122 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in payments in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 81.0.4044.122 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1065298Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4714Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_21.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1065298Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4714Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6459?
Use after free in payments in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.122 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6459?
CVE-2020-6459 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6459?
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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