#VU28159 Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-12888

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#VU28159 Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-12888

Published: May 21, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28159
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12888
CWE-ID:
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 perform a deinal of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the VFIO PCI driver mishandles attempts to access disabled memory space. A local user can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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