Vulnerability Description
Inappropriate implementation in cryptohome in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the browser process to bypass discretionary access control via a malicious file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 87.0.4280.66 | |
| Chrome Os | - |
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1139411Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1139411Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16020?
CVE-2020-16020 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Inappropriate implementation in cryptohome in Google Chrome on ChromeOS prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the browser process to bypass discretionary access control v...
How severe is CVE-2020-16020?
CVE-2020-16020 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16020?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Google Chrome Os.