SB2020111914 - Release of invalid pointer or reference in Linux kernel 

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SB2020111914 - Release of invalid pointer or reference in Linux kernel

Published: November 19, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020111914
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Release of invalid pointer or reference (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28941)

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to release of invalid pointer or reference error within the makefile. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References