CVE-2020-6477
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6477 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome on OS X prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome on OS X prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 83.0.4103.61 | — | |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/946156Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-02Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/946156Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6477?
Inappropriate implementation in installer in Google Chrome on OS X prior to 83.0.4103.61 allowed a local attacker to perform privilege escalation via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2020-6477?
CVE-2020-6477 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6477?
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-2020-6477?
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