CVE-2020-15979: Inappropriate implementation in V8
Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.75 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2020-15967
- CVE-2020-15968
- CVE-2020-15969
- CVE-2020-15970
- CVE-2020-15971
- CVE-2020-15972
- CVE-2020-15990
- CVE-2020-15991
- CVE-2020-15973
- CVE-2020-15974
- CVE-2020-15975
- CVE-2020-15976
- CVE-2020-6557
- CVE-2020-15977
- CVE-2020-15978
- CVE-2020-15980
- CVE-2020-15981
- CVE-2020-15982
- CVE-2020-15983
- CVE-2020-15984
- CVE-2020-15985
- CVE-2020-15986
- CVE-2020-15987
- CVE-2020-15992
- CVE-2020-15988
- CVE-2020-15989
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15979?
CVE-2020-15979 is a vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 86.0.4240.75 that allows a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15979?
Google Chrome prior to version 86.0.4240.75, Debian Debian Linux 10.0, Fedoraproject Fedora 31, 32, and 33, and openSUSE Backports SLE 15.0-sp2 are affected by CVE-2020-15979.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15979?
The severity of CVE-2020-15979 is high with a severity score of 8.8.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15979?
To fix CVE-2020-15979, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.75 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15979?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-15979 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].