Vulnerability Description
A buffer over-read (at the framebuffer layer) in the fbcon code in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15 could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory, aka CID-6735b4632def.
CVSS Score
5.8
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.8.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178886Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.15Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5aPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=67PatchVendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=08b8be45afea11888776f897895aef9ad1c3ecfdPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1178886Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.8.15Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=5aPatchVendor Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=67PatchVendor Advisory
- https://syzkaller.appspot.com/bug?id=08b8be45afea11888776f897895aef9ad1c3ecfdPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28915?
CVE-2020-28915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). A buffer over-read (at the framebuffer layer) in the fbcon code in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15 could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory, aka CID-6735b4632def.
How severe is CVE-2020-28915?
CVE-2020-28915 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-28915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.