Learn about CVE-2020-6572, a critical use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 81.0.4044.92 allowing remote code execution via a crafted HTML page. Find mitigation steps and patch details here.
A use after free vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Understanding CVE-2020-6572
This CVE involves a critical security issue in Google Chrome that could lead to remote code execution.
What is CVE-2020-6572?
CVE-2020-6572 is a use after free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome before version 81.0.4044.92.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6572
The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted webpage.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6572
This section provides more in-depth technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The use after free vulnerability in the Media component of Google Chrome allowed attackers to manipulate memory and potentially execute malicious code.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by creating a malicious HTML page that, when accessed by a user, triggers the use after free condition and executes the attacker's code.
Mitigation and Prevention
To protect systems from CVE-2020-6572, follow these mitigation strategies:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates
Google released a patch in version 81.0.4044.92 to address the use after free vulnerability in the Media component of Chrome.