Vulnerability identifier: #VU26205
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-2020-6426
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 incorrect implementation of V8 engine in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Chrome: 79.0.3945.79 - 80.0.3987.132
External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_18.html
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.