CVE-2020-6505

Use after free in speech in Google Chrome prior to 83.0.4103.106 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page

published July 22, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome prior to version 83.0.4103.106 could let an attacker bypass the sandbox with just a crafted HTML page! Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish but forgets to clear away the used plates — an unexpected mess could lead to someone slipping through the back door while the staff is distracted! 🍽️ This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox. If successful, they might gain unauthorized access to your system, leaving your personal data at risk. Imagine a thief getting into your home because you left the back door ajar while you were busy eating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves a dish but forgets to clear away the used plates — an unexpected mess could lead to someone slipping through the back door while the staff is distracted! 🍽️ The use-after-free flaw occurs when the browser continues to reference memory that has already been freed, allowing attackers to exploit this oversight through malicious HTML content.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially escape the browser's sandbox. If successful, they might gain unauthorized access to your system, leaving your personal data at risk. Imagine a thief getting into your home because you left the back door ajar while you were busy eating! To protect yourself, make sure to update Google Chrome to version 83.0.4103.106 or later. Regularly update your browser to the latest version to minimize security risks and stay ahead of potential threats. You've got this! Keep your browser updated, and you'll keep those sneaky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00981 · 61.9th percentile
Published
2020-07-22T16:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUL 16:15Z
    Use after free in speech in Google Chrome prior to 83.0.4103.106 allowed a remote attacker to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page
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