CVE-2020-15993: Use after free in printing
Published Oct 1, 2020
·Updated
Use after free in printing in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Khalil Zhani
Affected Software
4 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Google Chrome<86.0.4240.99
86.0.4240.99
Google Android*
Google Chrome<86.0.4240.99
Google Android
Event History
Oct 1, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Nov 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:21 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15993?
CVE-2020-15993 has a high severity rating, indicating a significant risk for potential exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-15993?
To fix CVE-2020-15993, users should update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2020-15993?
CVE-2020-15993 affects users of Google Chrome prior to version 86.0.4240.99.
4
Can CVE-2020-15993 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-15993 can potentially be exploited remotely via a specially crafted HTML page.
5
What types of attacks can CVE-2020-15993 enable?
CVE-2020-15993 can enable heap corruption attacks, which may lead to further exploitation of the system.