Incorrect security UI in PWAs in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.89 allowed a remote…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
Incorrect security UI in PWAs in Google Chrome prior to 84.0.4147.89 allowed a remote attacker who had persuaded the user to install a PWA to spoof the contents of the Omnibox (URL bar) via a crafted PWA.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | before 84.0.4147.89 | 84.0.4147.89 | Patch available | CNA |
- Chrome VendorGoogle Affected before 84.0.4147.89 Fixed in 84.0.4147.89 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 8
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 84.0.4147.89 | Vulnerable | |
| cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.0 sp1 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.0 sp2 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 31 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 32 | Vulnerable | Fedoraproject |
| cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.1 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
| cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 15.2 | Vulnerable | openSUSE |
- cpe:2.3:a:google:chrome:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 84.0.4147.89 Vulnerable ·Google
- cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.0 sp1 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:a:opensuse:backports_sle:15.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.0 sp2 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 31 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:32:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 32 Vulnerable ·Fedoraproject
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.1 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 15.2 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Chrome (Google) Fixed in 84.0.4147.89
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2020:3377 Released 2020-08-10 · Red Hat rating Criticalchromium-browser security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-84.0.4147.105-2.el6_10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-84.0.4147.105-2.el6_10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-84.0.4147.105-2.el6_10
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) chromium-browser-84.0.4147.105-2.el6_10
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — GLSA-202007-08
30 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 17 MEDIUM, 13 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05357 Improper input validation in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 56
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — openSUSE-SU-2020:1061
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
Show 5 more groups
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — openSUSE-SU-2020:1148
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — openSUSE-SU-2020:1172
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — openSUSE-SU-2020:1048
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — FEDORA-2020-bf684961d9
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- Advisory ·
Google Chrome — FEDORA-2020-84d87cbd50
26 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 14 MEDIUM, 12 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2020-05371 Inappropriate implementation in external protocol handlers in Google Chrome prior to…Priority MEDIUM 45
- TI-2020-05373 Out-of-bounds write in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
- TI-2020-05372 Integer overflow in Google ChromePriority MEDIUM 43
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3377 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3377 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3377 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2020:3377 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-6536
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-6qmw-fm65-3cg3
References
More Google Chrome vulnerabilities
- TI-2025-09686 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-07390 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04898 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04600 Type confusion in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2024-04346 Use after free in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
- TI-2023-05824 Integer overflow in Google Chrome KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.6
Sources
- CVE-2020-6536 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-6536 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-6qmw-fm65-3cg3 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2020-6536 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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