CVE-2020-15962: 
Google Chrome vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2020-15962 is a security vulnerability discovered in Google Chrome prior to version 85.0.4183.121. The vulnerability stems from insufficient policy validation in the serial component, which could allow a remote attacker to potentially perform out of bounds memory access via a crafted HTML page (NVD, Chrome Release).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges, but does require user interaction. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system with high impact (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform out of bounds memory access, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution within the context of the browser. The high CVSS score indicates serious potential consequences for system security (NVD).

The vulnerability requires user interaction, specifically through a crafted HTML page, to be exploited. It was reported by Leecraso and Guang Gong of 360 Alpha Lab working with 360 BugCloud, and a bounty of $10,000 was awarded for the discovery (Chrome Release).

The vulnerability has been patched in Google Chrome version 85.0.4183.121. Users and administrators are strongly advised to upgrade to this version or later. Multiple Linux distributions have also released security updates to address this vulnerability, including Fedora, Debian, and openSUSE (Fedora Update, Debian Security).