CVE-2020-6417 describes an inappropriate implementation vulnerability in the Google Chrome installer prior to version 80.0.3987.87. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating a crafted registry entry. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and the potential for high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 80.0.3987.87CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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