Google Chrome Use-After-Free Memory Critical Vulnerability (CVE-2020-6457)

by CIRT Team

Description:
A vulnerability was identified in Google Chrome, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger remote code execution and denial of service on the targeted system.

Impact:
Denial of Service
Remote Code Execution

Google Chrome (Desktop version) prior to 81.0.4044.113 version are vulnerable.

Mitigation:
Updates are available.Google has released Chrome version 81.0.4044.113 for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Reference:
https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_15.html

CIRT Team