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CVE-2020-6572

Google Chrome Media Use-After-Free

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 10.6%
  1. Published14 Jan 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2022
  3. Remediation due10 Jul 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Google Chrome Media contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page.

Added to KEV: 10 Jan 2022Federal remediation due: 10 Jul 2022

Description

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Google Chrome< 81.0.4044.92

Remediation

Fixed in
Google Chrome≥ 81.0.4044.92

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-6572 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-6572 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Jan 2022.

How severe is CVE-2020-6572?

CVE-2020-6572 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 10.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-6572?

Affected products include Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6572?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Google Chrome 81.0.4044.92 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.