QID 983240

QID 983240: Dotnet (nuget) Security Update for CefSharp.Wpf.HwndHost (GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr)

CVE-2020-16009: Inappropriate implementation in V8

- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/11/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-16009

Google is aware of reports that exploits for CVE-2020-16009 exist in the wild.

Allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted HTML page.

There is currently little to no public information on the issue other than it has been flagged as `High` severity.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 983240

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr CefSharp.Common URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr
    GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr CefSharp.WinForms URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr
    GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr CefSharp.Wpf URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr
    GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr CefSharp.Wpf.HwndHost URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m7mf-48hp-5qmr
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