Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0465 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Linux kernel Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Linux Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU66026
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0465
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out of bounds write in various methods of hid-multitouch.c. An attacker with physical access can trigger out-of-bounds write and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsLinux kernel: All versions
External linkshttp://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
