#VU55259 Improper Initialization in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-35508
Published: July 22, 2021 / Updated: December 24, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55259
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35508
CWE-ID: CWE-665
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation
Linux Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper initialization of the process id in the Linux kernel child/parent process identification handling while filtering signal handlers. A local user can run a specially crafted application to bypass checks to send any signal to a privileged process.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.