Vulnerability Description
Use after free in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 87.0.4280.66 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1146761Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://crbug.com/1146761Permissions RequiredVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-16023?
CVE-2020-16023 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use after free in WebCodecs in Google Chrome prior to 87.0.4280.66 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
How severe is CVE-2020-16023?
CVE-2020-16023 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-2020-16023?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.