CVE-2020-14386

CVE Details

Release Date:2020-09-16

Description


A flaw was found in the Linux kernel before 5.9-rc4. Memory corruption can be exploited to gain root privileges from unprivileged processes. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

See more information about CVE-2020-14386 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD


CVSS v3.0 metrics


NOTE: The following CVSS v3.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score: 7.8 Base Metrics: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Access Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High Availability Impact: High

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2020-58842020-10-12
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2020-58852020-10-12
Oracle Linux version 8 (kernel)ELSA-2020-42862020-10-21
Oracle Linux version 8 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2020-58842020-10-12



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