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CVE-2020-16017 Google · Chrome

Google Chrome Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

CRITICAL
9.6 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

21.41 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
95.6 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 95.6% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Nov 03, 2021

Remediation Due

May 03, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Google Chrome contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker, who has compromised the renderer process, to potentially perform a sandbox escape via a crafted HTML page.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence