1) Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types

EUVDB-ID: #VU52687

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28588

CWE-ID: CWE-681 - Incorrect Conversion between Numeric Types

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect conversion between numeric types in the /proc/pid/syscall functionality. A local attacker can read /proc/pid/syscall to trigger this vulnerability, leading to the kernel leaking memory contents.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: 5.1 rc4 - 5.10 rc4

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CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:linux_foundation:linux_kernel:5.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1211

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?