Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 update for kernel
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-12362 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU54234
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12362
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Install updates from vendor's website.
kernel (Red Hat package): 3.10.0-123.1.2.el7 - 3.10.0-514.88.1.el7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 7.3
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2293
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.
