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
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-08/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://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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