[ GLSA 202008-10 ] Chromium, Google Chrome

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Chromium, Google Chrome: Heap buffer overflow (GLSA 202008-10)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2020-08-25
Bug(s): #737942
ID: 202008-10

Synopsis


A vulnerablity has been found in Chromium and Google Chrome that could
allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.


Background

Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.
Google Chrome is one fast, simple, and secure browser for all your
devices.


Affected Packages

Package: www-client/chromium
Vulnerable: < 84.0.4147.135
Unaffected: >= 84.0.4147.135
Architectures: All supported architectures

Package: www-client/google-chrome
Vulnerable: < 84.0.4147.135
Unaffected: >= 84.0.4147.135
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

A buffer overflow has been discovered in Chromium and Google Chrome’s
SwiftShader component.


Impact

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted
website, could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version: