CVE-2020-14390

CVE Details

Release Date:2020-09-18

Description


A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in versions before 5.9-rc6. When changing screen size, an out-of-bounds memory write can occur leading to memory corruption or a denial of service. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out.

See more information about CVE-2020-14390 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: 5.6 Base Metrics: AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Access Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: High User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low Availability Impact: High

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 6 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2022-98522022-10-04
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2020-59132020-11-10
Oracle Linux version 7 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2022-98522022-10-04
Oracle VM version 3 (kernel-uek)OVMSA-2022-00262022-10-11



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