kernel: out-of-bounds write in mpol_parse_str function in mm/mempolicy.c

An out-of-bounds write flaw was found in the Linux kernel. An empty nodelist in mempolicy.c is mishandled durig mount option parsing leading to a stack-based out-of-bounds write. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability...

PT-2020-2318 · Linux +6 · Linux Kernel +6

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Linux kernel versions through 5.6.2 Description: The issue is related to a stack-based out-of-bounds write in the mpol parse str function in mm/mempolicy.c due to mishandling of an empty nodelist during mount option parsing. This could...