CVE-2020-14356

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.97%

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CVE-2020-14356 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel cgroupv2 subsystem in versions before 5.7.10 was found in the way when reboot the system. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel cgroupv2 subsystem in versions before 5.7.10 was found in the way when reboot the system. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.5, < 4.9.231
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.10, < 4.14.189
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.15, < 4.19.134
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 4.20, < 5.4.53
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 5.5, < 5.7.10
RedhatEnterprise Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap15.1
OpensuseLeap15.2
DebianDebian Linux9.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux18.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux20.04
NetappActive Iq Unified ManagerAll versions
NetappCloud BackupAll versions
NetappHci Management NodeAll versions
NetappSolidfireAll versions
NetappSolidfire Baseboard Management Controller FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14356?
A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel cgroupv2 subsystem in versions before 5.7.10 was found in the way when reboot the system. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-14356?
CVE-2020-14356 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14356?
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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Source: NVD / NIST