#VU63654 Memory leak in Linux kernel - CVE-2020-25672

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63654

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25672

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform DoS attack on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in the NFC LLCP protocol implementation when triggering the llcp_sock_connect() function. A remote attacker can force the application to leak memory and perform denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: before 5.11.14, 5.11.14

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External links
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PW3OASG7OEMHANDWBM5US5WKTOC76KMH/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/01/1
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UTVACC6PGS6OSD3EYY7FZUAZT2EUMFH5/
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/01/1
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VEIEGQXUW37YHZ5MTAZTDCIMHUN26NJS/
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00019.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00020.html
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0008/

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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.