CVE-2020-15978 : Security Advisory and Response

Google Chrome on Android prior to 86.0.4240.75 is affected by insufficient data validation in navigation, allowing a remote attacker to bypass navigation restrictions.

Understanding CVE-2020-15978

This CVE involves a vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android that could be exploited by a remote attacker.

What is CVE-2020-15978?

Insufficient data validation in navigation in Google Chrome on Android prior to 86.0.4240.75 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to bypass navigation restrictions via a crafted HTML page.

The Impact of CVE-2020-15978

A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass navigation restrictions in Google Chrome on Android.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-15978

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves insufficient data validation in navigation in Google Chrome on Android.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Chrome
Vendor: Google
Versions Affected: < 86.0.4240.75

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers who have compromised the renderer process can exploit this vulnerability to bypass navigation restrictions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-15978 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Google Chrome on Android to version 86.0.4240.75 or higher.
Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites.
Implement security best practices for web browsing.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and applications to patch known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and cybersecurity awareness.

Patching and Updates

Google released a fix for this vulnerability in version 86.0.4240.75.