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Is CVE-2020-6572 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 10 Jan 2022

Gociux · Google Chrome Media · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2020-6572, Google Chrome Media Use-After-Free Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, 361 days after it was published. It affects Google Chrome Media. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 10 Jan 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 5%very likely to be exploited
severity8.8CVSS 3.1 · high
US federal due10 Jul 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Google Chrome Media contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to execute code via a crafted HTML page.

VendorGoogle (77 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductChrome Media
VulnerabilityGoogle Chrome Media Use-After-Free Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-416
Published14 Jan 2021
Added to KEV10 Jan 2022
Reported by (CNA)Chrome

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Chrome Media in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Google CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 14 Jan 2021.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Google.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2020-6572 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2020-6572 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2020-6572 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6572?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Google's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Chrome Media and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in January 2022 · Google scorecard · act-now radar.

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