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ID:4656 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-14386
ID:4656 - Exploit for Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-14386
Published: September 25, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47051
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14386
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.