Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 update for kernel
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-12653 CVE-2020-12654 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system kernel (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU28164
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12653
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in the "mwifiex_cmd_append_vsie_tlv()" function in "drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/scan.c" file. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 7.4
kernel (Red Hat package): before 3.10.0-693.72.1.el7
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:7.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3432
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU28162
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12654
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in the "mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status()" function in "drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/wmm.c" file. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 7.4
kernel (Red Hat package): before 3.10.0-693.72.1.el7
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_tus:7.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3432
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
