CVE-2020-27418 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Vulnerability Description

A Use After Free vulnerability in Fedora Linux kernel 5.9.0-rc9 allows attackers to obatin sensitive information via vgacon_invert_region() function.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora Linux Kernel	5.9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

http://fedora.comNot Applicable
https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/356372/Mailing ListPatch
http://fedora.comNot Applicable
https://patchwork.freedesktop.org/patch/356372/Mailing ListPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-27418?

CVE-2020-27418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). A Use After Free vulnerability in Fedora Linux kernel 5.9.0-rc9 allows attackers to obatin sensitive information via vgacon_invert_region() function.

How severe is CVE-2020-27418?

CVE-2020-27418 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-27418?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedoraproject Fedora Linux Kernel.