CVE-2020-6525 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-6525, a high-severity heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome versions prior to 84.0.4147.89, allowing remote attackers to exploit heap corruption.
Heap buffer overflow in Skia in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.89 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Understanding CVE-2020-6525
Heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Google Chrome.
What is CVE-2020-6525?
CVE-2020-6525 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Skia in Google Chrome versions prior to 84.0.4147.89. This flaw could be exploited by a remote attacker through a specially crafted HTML page.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6525
- Severity: High
- Attack Vector: Network
- CVSS Score: 8.8 (High)
- Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6525
Details of the vulnerability and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Type: Heap buffer overflow
- Exploitation: Remote
- Attack Vector: Network
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Chrome
- Vendor: Google
- Versions Affected: < 84.0.4147.89
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker crafts a malicious HTML page
- Exploits heap buffer overflow in Skia
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6525.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Google Chrome to version 84.0.4147.89 or later
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites
- Implement network security measures
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and applications
- Conduct security awareness training for users
- Employ web filtering and intrusion detection systems
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly
- Monitor vendor advisories for updates and patches