Gentoo update for Chromium, Google Chrome

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48490

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16014

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the PPAPI component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU48489

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16015

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in WASM in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

3) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48484

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16018

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the payments component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

4) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU48485

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16019

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in filesystem in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

5) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU48486

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16020

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in cryptohome in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and compromise the system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

6) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU48487

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16021

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in ImageBurner in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

7) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU48488

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16022

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

Exploit availability: No

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in networking in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and compromise the affected system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

8) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48491

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16023

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the WebCodecs component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

9) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU48492

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16024

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in UI. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

10) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU48493

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16025

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in clipboard. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

11) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48494

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16026

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within WebRTC in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

12) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU48495

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16027

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

Exploit availability: No

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient policy enforcement in developer tools in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website, bypass implemented security measures and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

13) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU48496

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16028

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted HTML content in WebRTC. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

14) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU48497

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16029

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in PDFium in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

15) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU48498

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16030

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Blink in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

16) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU48499

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16031

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in tab preview in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and spoof web page content.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

17) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU48500

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16032

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in sharing in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and spoof web page content.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

18) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU48501

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16033

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in WebUSB in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and spoof web page content.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

19) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU48502

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16034

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in WebRTC in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

20) Improperly implemented security check for standard

EUVDB-ID: #VU48504

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16036

CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation in cookies in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

21) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48783

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16037

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the clipboard component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

22) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48784

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16038

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the media component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

23) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU48785

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16039

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the extensions component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

24) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU48786

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16040

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

25) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU48787

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16041

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the networking component in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted web page, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.

26) Use of uninitialized resource

EUVDB-ID: #VU48790

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16042

CWE-ID: CWE-908 - Use of Uninitialized Resource

Exploit availability: No

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of uninitialized resources in V8 in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted webpage, trigger uninitialized usage of resources and bypass implemented security mechanisms.

Update the affected packages.
www-client/chromium to version: 87.0.4280.88
www-client/google-chrome to version: 87.0.4280.88

Gentoo Linux: All versions

• cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:gentoo_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

https://security.gentoo.org/
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202012-05

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.