CVE-2020-6572
HighExploitedPublic exploitUse after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Published Jan 14, 2021 · Updated Aug 5, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-6572, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-6572
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-6572 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Chrome (Google), chromium (debian), chromium-browser (ubuntu).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 1, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 81.0.4044.92, chromium 81.0.4044.92-1, chromium-browser 89.0.4389.82-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
11%
Higher than 95.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 1, 2020 | Jul 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 10, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ChromeGoogle | >= unspecified | 81.0.4044.92 |
| chromiumdebian | See advisory | 81.0.4044.92-1 |
| chromium-browserubuntu | See advisory | 89.0.4389.82-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 |
Patched Releases
Chrome
81.0.4044.92
chromium
81.0.4044.92-1
chromium-browser
89.0.4389.82-0ubuntu0.16.04.1, 89.0.4389.82-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 1, 2020
Publicly disclosed
Jan 14, 2021
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 10, 2022
Last updated
Aug 5, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryhttps://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2020/04/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_7.html
- advisoryhttps://crbug.com/1066893
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-6572
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-6572
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
FAQ
Common Questions.
Use after free in Media in Google Chrome prior to 81.0.4044.92 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML page.
Affected: Chrome (Google) versions >= unspecified; chromium (debian); chromium-browser (ubuntu). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 1, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Chrome 81.0.4044.92, chromium 81.0.4044.92-1, chromium-browser 89.0.4389.82-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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