CVE-2020-15997: Use after free in Mojo
Published Sep 30, 2020
·Updated
Use after free in Mojo 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
Piotr Tworek
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-2020-15997?
CVE-2020-15997 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow sandbox escape for remote attackers.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-15997?
To fix CVE-2020-15997, update Google Chrome to version 86.0.4240.99 or later.
3
What component is affected by CVE-2020-15997?
CVE-2020-15997 affects the Mojo component in Google Chrome's renderer process.
4
Can CVE-2020-15997 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-15997 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTML page.
5
Which versions of Google Chrome are vulnerable to CVE-2020-15997?
Versions of Google Chrome prior to 86.0.4240.99 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-15997.