CVE-2020-14381 (High) detected in multiple libraries

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CVE-2020-14381 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-3.0.40, linuxlinux-3.0.40, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6, linux-stable-rtv3.8.6

Vulnerability Details

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s futex implementation. This flaw allows a local attacker to corrupt system memory or escalate their privileges when creating a futex on a filesystem that is about to be unmounted. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

Publish Date: 2020-12-03

URL: CVE-2020-14381

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Release Date: 2020-12-03

Fix Resolution: 3.16.83,4.14.175,4.19.113,4.4.218,4.9.218,5.4.28,5.5.12

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.