Linux Kernel up to 5.10.1 Kernel Thread denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Kernel Thread Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-29569. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.10.1 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel Thread Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 12/16/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-29569. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

The exploit is shared for download at xenbits.xenproject.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/04/2020 🔍
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12/18/2020 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-29569 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-29569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-166404
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 12/16/2020 10:01
Updated: 12/18/2020 21:56
Changes: 12/16/2020 10:01 (39), 12/18/2020 21:56 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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