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HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-6572

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

19.1 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2022-01-10
Patch Due Date
2022-07-10
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
2021-01-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6572?

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.

Is CVE-2020-6572 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-6572 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-07-10.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-6572?

CVE-2020-6572 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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