Arch Linux update for chromium



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-6420
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU25754

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6420

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in media. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package chromium to version 80.0.3987.132-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202003-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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