Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s futex implementation. This flaw allows a local attacker to corrupt system memory or escalate their privileges when creating a futex on a filesystem that is about to be unmounted. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1874311Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=80Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1874311Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=80Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-14381?
CVE-2020-14381 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s futex implementation. This flaw allows a local attacker to corrupt system memory or escalate their privileges when creating a futex on a filesystem that is about...
How severe is CVE-2020-14381?
CVE-2020-14381 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-14381?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.