Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 5.6.1, drivers/media/usb/gspca/xirlink_cit.c (aka the Xirlink camera USB driver) mishandles invalid descriptors, aka CID-a246b4d54770.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.6.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a246bPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a246b4d547708f33ff4d4b9a7a5dbac741dc89dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00011.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00012.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00013.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200430-0004/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4345-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4364-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4368-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4369-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4698
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.6.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=a246bPatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a246b4d547708f33ff4d4b9a7a5dbac741dc89dPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11668?
CVE-2020-11668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel before 5.6.1, drivers/media/usb/gspca/xirlink_cit.c (aka the Xirlink camera USB driver) mishandles invalid descriptors, aka CID-a246b4d54770.
How severe is CVE-2020-11668?
CVE-2020-11668 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11668?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.