Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of GRO in versions before 5.2. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to crash the system.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1781204Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a4Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1781204Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a4Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-10720?
CVE-2020-10720 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of GRO in versions before 5.2. This flaw allows an attacker with local access to crash the system.
How severe is CVE-2020-10720?
CVE-2020-10720 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-10720?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.