CVE-2020-12888
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12888 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The VFIO PCI driver in the Linux kernel through 5.6.13 mishandles attempts to access disabled memory space.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The VFIO PCI driver in the Linux kernel through 5.6.13 mishandles attempts to access disabled memory space.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.6.13 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Element Software | All versions |
| Netapp | Hci Management Node | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire | All versions |
| Netapp | Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | Bootstrap Os | All versions |
| Netapp | A700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H615c Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200608-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4525-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4526-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00032.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00034.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200608-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4525-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4526-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12888?
The VFIO PCI driver in the Linux kernel through 5.6.13 mishandles attempts to access disabled memory space.
How severe is CVE-2020-12888?
CVE-2020-12888 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12888?
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.
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