Linux Kernel up to 5.5.2 drivers/tty/vt/vt.c vc_do_resize use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Linux Kernel up to 5.5.2. This impacts the function vc_do_resize of the file drivers/tty/vt/vt.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2020-8647. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.5.2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function vc_do_resize of the file drivers/tty/vt/vt.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

There is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Linux kernel through 5.5.2 in the vc_do_resize function in drivers/tty/vt/vt.c.

The weakness was disclosed 02/06/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-8647 since 02/06/2020. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/06/2020).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entries VDB-149754 and VDB-149753 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

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Kernel

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License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/06/2020 🔍
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03/28/2024 +1512 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: DLA 2241-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-8647 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8647
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-149752
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/06/2020 13:13
Updated: 03/28/2024 17:43
Changes: 02/06/2020 13:13 (38), 02/06/2020 13:18 (18), 03/28/2024 17:43 (18)
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