CVE-2020-28097
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2020-28097 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The vgacon subsystem in the Linux kernel before 5.8.10 mishandles software scrollback. There is a vgacon_scrolldelta out-of-bounds read, aka CID-973c096f6a85.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The vgacon subsystem in the Linux kernel before 5.8.10 mishandles software scrollback. There is a vgacon_scrolldelta out-of-bounds read, aka CID-973c096f6a85.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.8.10 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c 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 |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.10Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/973c096f6a85e5b5f2a295126ba6928d9a6afd45Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/176Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210805-0001/Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.10Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/973c096f6a85e5b5f2a295126ba6928d9a6afd45Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q3/176Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210805-0001/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28097?
The vgacon subsystem in the Linux kernel before 5.8.10 mishandles software scrollback. There is a vgacon_scrolldelta out-of-bounds read, aka CID-973c096f6a85.
How severe is CVE-2020-28097?
CVE-2020-28097 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28097?
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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