CVE-2020-29371
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-29371 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in romfs_dev_read in fs/romfs/storage.c in the Linux kernel before 5.8.4. Uninitialized memory leaks to userspace, aka CID-bcf85fcedfdd.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in romfs_dev_read in fs/romfs/storage.c in the Linux kernel before 5.8.4. Uninitialized memory leaks to userspace, aka CID-bcf85fcedfdd.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.8.4 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2077Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2077Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.4Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-29371?
An issue was discovered in romfs_dev_read in fs/romfs/storage.c in the Linux kernel before 5.8.4. Uninitialized memory leaks to userspace, aka CID-bcf85fcedfdd.
How severe is CVE-2020-29371?
CVE-2020-29371 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29371?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-29371?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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