OpenSUSE Linux update for the Linux Kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-14386 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Opensuse Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | SUSE |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU47051
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14386
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
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.
MitigationUpdate the affected packages.
Opensuse: 15.1
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00021.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
