Linux Kernel up to 5.9.1 events_base.c use after free

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Summary
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.9.1. This affects an unknown part of the file drivers/xen/events/events_base.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-27675. There is not any exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.9.1 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the file drivers/xen/events/events_base.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was released 10/23/2020. The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-27675. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
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Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0
VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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NVD Base Score: 4.7
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
10/22/2020 🔍10/23/2020 🔍
10/23/2020 🔍
11/26/2020 🔍
Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgAdvisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2020-27675 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-27675
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-163506
Entry
Created: 10/23/2020 13:52Updated: 11/26/2020 15:42
Changes: 10/23/2020 13:52 (37), 11/26/2020 15:36 (2), 11/26/2020 15:42 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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