CVE-2020-0444

2021-01-2611:53:09

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linux kernel

logic error

local escalation

data confidentiality

data integrity

system availability

red hat

mitigation

information leak

CVSS2

7.2

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

COMPLETE

Integrity Impact

COMPLETE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS3

7.8

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality Impact

HIGH

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

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

EPSS

Percentile

5.1%

JSON

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A logic error in audit_data_to_entry can lead to a local escalation of privilege without user interaction needed. A local attacker with special user privilege could crash the system leading to information leak. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Mitigation

Red Hat has investigated whether a possible mitigation exists for this issue, and has not been able to identify a practical example. Please update as soon as possible.