8.4
CWE
787 20 416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0465: Input Validation

First published: Mon Dec 07 2020(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s multi-touch input system. An out-of-bounds write triggered by a use-after-free issue could lead to memory corruption or possible privilege escalation. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

Credit: security@android.com security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.rt56.1200.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.rt56.1200.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.59.1.el7
Google Android
IBM BM Security Guardium<=11.3
IBM Security Guardium<=11.4
IBM Security Guardium<=11.5
Google Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-1
5.10.226-1
6.1.115-1
6.1.112-1
6.11.5-1
6.11.7-1

Remedy

As the multitouch module will be auto-loaded when required, its use can be disabled by preventing the module from loading with the following instructions: # echo "install hid-multitouch /bin/true" >> /etc/modprobe.d/disable-hid-multitouch.conf The system may need to be restarted if the hid-multitouch module is loaded. In most circumstances, a kernel modules will be unable to be unloaded while in use. If the system requires this module to work correctly, this mitigation may not be suitable. If you need further assistance, see KCS article https://access.redhat.com/solutions/41278 or contact Red Hat Global Support Services.

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203