Learn about CVE-2020-16045, a critical Use after Free vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android devices before 87.0.4280.66, allowing remote attackers to potentially escape the sandbox.
A Use after Free vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android prior to 87.0.4280.66 could allow a remote attacker to escape the sandbox.
Understanding CVE-2020-16045
This CVE involves a critical security issue in Google Chrome on Android devices.
What is CVE-2020-16045?
This CVE identifies a Use after Free vulnerability in the Payments feature of Google Chrome on Android devices before version 87.0.4280.66. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker who compromised the renderer process, enabling a potential sandbox escape through a maliciously crafted HTML page.
The Impact of CVE-2020-16045
The vulnerability could lead to a remote attacker executing arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising user data and system integrity.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-16045
This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The Use after Free vulnerability in Google Chrome on Android devices before 87.0.4280.66 allows a remote attacker to potentially escape the sandbox by exploiting the renderer process.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker who has already compromised the renderer process, using a specifically crafted HTML page to trigger the sandbox escape.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-16045 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Google has released a stable channel update addressing this vulnerability. Ensure all Chrome installations on Android are updated to version 87.0.4280.66 or above to mitigate the risk of exploitation.