CVE-2020-11669
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11669 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2 on the powerpc platform. arch/powerpc/kernel/idle_book3s.S does not have save/restore functionality for PNV_POWERSAVE_AMR, PNV_POWERSAVE_UAMOR, and PNV_POWERSAVE_AMOR, aka CID-53a712bae5dd.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2 on the powerpc platform. arch/powerpc/kernel/idle_book3s.S does not have save/restore functionality for PNV_POWERSAVE_AMR, PNV_POWERSAVE_UAMOR, and PNV_POWERSAVE_AMOR, aka CID-53a712bae5dd.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.2 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3517Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/53a712bae5dd919521a58d7bad773b949358add0Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208660.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208661.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208663.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0001/Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00035.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3517Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/53a712bae5dd919521a58d7bad773b949358add0Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208660.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208661.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ozlabs.org/pipermail/linuxppc-dev/2020-April/208663.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0001/Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11669?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.2 on the powerpc platform. arch/powerpc/kernel/idle_book3s.S does not have save/restore functionality for PNV_POWERSAVE_AMR, PNV_POWERSAVE_UAMOR, and PNV_POWERSAVE_AMOR, aka CID-53a712bae5dd.
How severe is CVE-2020-11669?
CVE-2020-11669 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11669?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2020
- CVE-2020-11662CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier handles requests i…7.5
- CVE-2020-11663CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier handles 404 reques…6.1
- CVE-2020-11664CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier handles homeRedire…6.1
- CVE-2020-11665CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier handles loginRedir…6.1
- CVE-2020-11666CA API Developer Portal 4.3.1 and earlier contains an access…8.8
- CVE-2020-11668In the Linux kernel before 5.6.1, drivers/media/usb/gspca/xi…7.1
- CVE-2020-1167<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way t…7.8
- CVE-2020-11671Lack of authorization controls in REST API functions in Team…8.1
- CVE-2020-11673An issue was discovered in the Responsive Poll through 1.3.4…9.8
- CVE-2020-11674Cerner medico 26.00 allows variable reuse, possibly causing …8.8
- CVE-2020-11675Cerner medico 26.00 has a Local Buffer Overflow (issue 1 of …8.8
- CVE-2020-11676Cerner medico 26.00 has a Local Buffer Overflow (issue 2 of …8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2020-11669?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST