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Google Chrome Media Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Google - Chrome Media · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-01-10. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

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CVE-2020-6572

HighCVSS 8.8KEV
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

Risk Assessment

Visiting a malicious website could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the victim's browser, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

Update Google Chrome to version 81.0.4044.92 or later. Avoid visiting suspicious websites.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS