Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel 4.14 longterm through 4.14.165 and 4.19 longterm through 4.19.96 (and 5.x before 5.2), there is a use-after-free (write) in the i915_ppgtt_close function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_gtt.c, aka CID-7dc40713618c. This is related to i915_gem_context_destroy_ioctl in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_context.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.14, <= 4.14.165 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156455/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1859522Third Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.2Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=7dc40PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lore.kernel.org/stable/20200114183937.12224-1-tyhicks%40canonical.com
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200204-0002/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4255-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4255-2/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4285-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4287-2/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00021.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156455/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LS
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1859522Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-7053?
CVE-2020-7053 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In the Linux kernel 4.14 longterm through 4.14.165 and 4.19 longterm through 4.19.96 (and 5.x before 5.2), there is a use-after-free (write) in the i915_ppgtt_close function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i9...
How severe is CVE-2020-7053?
CVE-2020-7053 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-2020-7053?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.