#VU46064 Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-6567

Vulnerability identifier: #VU46064

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6567

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 gain access to crash the browser.

The vulnerability exists due to a improper input validation in command line handling in Google Chrome. A remote attacker can trick the victim to perform certain actions in browser and crash it.

Mitigation
Update to version 85.0.4183.83.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 81.0.4044.129 - 84.0.4147.135

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_25.html
https://crbug.com/937179

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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.