#VU51552 Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-35519

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#VU51552 Out-of-bounds read in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-35519

Published: March 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU51552
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35519
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the x25_bind() function in net/x25/af_x25.c in the Linux kernel. A local user can run a specially crafted program to read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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