CVE-2020-14390
Medium
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in versions before 5.9-rc6. When changing screen size, an out-of-bounds memory write can occur leading to memory corruption or a denial of service. Due to the nature of the flaw, privilege escalation cannot be fully ruled out.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.6
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 18, 2020
First seenSep 18, 2020
Weakness typeCWE-787Out-of-bounds write
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel5.9.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.2.3 ≤ v < 5.9.0, 5.9.0 | 5.9.0 |
| debian debian_linux | 9.0 | — |
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