#VU48786 Input validation error in Google Chrome - CVE-2020-16040

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48786

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 87.0.4280.88.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Chrome: 84.0.4147.135 - 87.0.4280.66

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External links
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/12/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
https://crbug.com/1150649

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.