vulnerability

Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-0466: ELSA-2021-1093: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)

Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
01/18/2021
Added
04/08/2021
Modified
01/23/2025

Description

In do_epoll_ctl and ep_loop_check_proc of eventpoll.c, there is a possible use after free due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-147802478References: Upstream kernel
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A logic error in eventpoll.c can cause a use-after-free, leading to a local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity as well as system availability.

Solution(s)

oracle-linux-upgrade-kerneloracle-linux-upgrade-kernel-uek
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