#VU29875 Cryptographic issues in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6531

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29875

Vulnerability 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-2020-6531

CWE-ID: CWE-310

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to side-channel information leak in scroll to text. Chrome Low. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 84.0.4147.89.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 80.0.3987.163 - 83.0.4103.116

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://crbug.com/1042986

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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.