CVE-2020-36691
Medium
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.8. lib/nlattr.c allows attackers to cause a denial of service (unbounded recursion) via a nested Netlink policy with a back reference.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMar 24, 2023
First seenMar 24, 2023
Weakness typeCWE-674CWE-674
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel5.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 5.8 | 5.8 |
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