Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for kernel-rt



Published: 2020-10-19
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12351
CVE-2020-12352
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-284
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software
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kernel-rt (Red Hat package)
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV
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Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU47545

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12351

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the BlueZ implementation in Linux kernel. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

kernel-rt (Red Hat package): 3.10.0-229.1.2.rt56.141.2.el7_1 - 3.10.0-1127.18.2.rt56.1116.el7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time: 7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV: 7

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4280


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU47546

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12352

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in BlueZ implementation in Linux kernel. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

kernel-rt (Red Hat package): 3.10.0-229.1.2.rt56.141.2.el7_1 - 3.10.0-1127.18.2.rt56.1116.el7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time: 7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV: 7

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:4280


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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