CVE-2020-27194
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.02%
Last modified
CVE-2020-27194 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15. scalar32_min_max_or in kernel/bpf/verifier.c mishandles bounds tracking during use of 64-bit values, aka CID-5b9fbeb75b6a.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15. scalar32_min_max_or in kernel/bpf/verifier.c mishandles bounds tracking during use of 64-bit values, aka CID-5b9fbeb75b6a.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.8.15 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.15Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5b9fbeb75b6a98955f628e205ac26689bcb1383ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.15Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5b9fbeb75b6a98955f628e205ac26689bcb1383ePatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27194?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15. scalar32_min_max_or in kernel/bpf/verifier.c mishandles bounds tracking during use of 64-bit values, aka CID-5b9fbeb75b6a.
How severe is CVE-2020-27194?
CVE-2020-27194 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27194?
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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