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CVE-2020-6463 is a use-after-free vulnerability discovered in the ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) component of Google Chrome prior to version 81.0.4044.122. The vulnerability was reported by Pawel Wylecial of REDTEAM.PL on March 26, 2020 (Chrome Release).
The vulnerability is classified as a use-after-free issue in the ANGLE graphics engine component of Chrome. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 HIGH with vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability could be exploited through a crafted HTML page, potentially leading to heap corruption (NVD).
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to potentially execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted HTML page, leading to heap corruption. The high CVSS score indicates that successful exploitation could result in significant impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).
The vulnerability requires user interaction, specifically requiring a user to visit a maliciously crafted webpage. The attack complexity is considered low, requiring no special privileges for exploitation (NVD).
The vulnerability was patched in Google Chrome version 81.0.4044.122. Users and administrators are advised to upgrade to this version or later. Multiple Linux distributions have also released security updates to address this vulnerability, including Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE (Debian Advisory, Ubuntu Notice).
Source: This report was generated using AI
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