CVE-2020-6537
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.55%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.. EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox 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 | < 84.0.4147.105 | |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1105318Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_27.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1105318Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4824Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6537?
Type confusion in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.105 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-6537?
CVE-2020-6537 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6537?
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-2020-6537?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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