CVE-2020-15996: Use after free in passwords
Published Sep 30, 2020
·Updated
Use after free in passwords in Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.
Credit
Rong Jian(Alpha Lab), Guang Gong(Alpha Lab), Qihoo 360
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
Sep 30, 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-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 is categorized as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation and sandbox escape.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-15996?
To fix CVE-2020-15996, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.
3
Which versions of Google Chrome are affected by CVE-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 affects Google Chrome versions prior to 86.0.4240.99.
4
Can CVE-2020-15996 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-15996 can be exploited remotely if an attacker compromises the renderer process through a malicious HTML page.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-15996?
CVE-2020-15996 is a use-after-free vulnerability affecting the password manager in Google Chrome.