#VU24360 Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6380

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24360

Vulnerability 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-2020-6380

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Chrome
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Google

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the processing extension message verification. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing a malicious browser extension on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 77.0.3865.75 - 79.0.3945.117

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/01/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_16.html

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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.