CVE-2020-10058: Multiple Syscalls In kscan Subsystem Performs No Argument Validation

Published May 11, 2020
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Updated

Multiple syscalls in the Kscan subsystem perform insufficient argument validation, allowing code executing in userspace to potentially gain elevated privileges. See NCC-ZEP-006 This issue affects: zephyrproject-rtos zephyr version 2.1.0 and later versions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
zephyrproject zephyr=2.1.0

Event History

May 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10058?

CVE-2020-10058 is classified with high severity due to insufficient argument validation in the Kscan subsystem that can lead to elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10058?

To fix CVE-2020-10058, update to a patched version of Zephyr that addresses the insufficient argument validation vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Zephyr are affected by CVE-2020-10058?

CVE-2020-10058 affects Zephyr version 2.1.0 and later versions.

4

What can exploit CVE-2020-10058?

CVE-2020-10058 allows code executing in userspace to exploit the vulnerability due to insufficient validation of arguments.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-10058?

Currently, the best mitigation for CVE-2020-10058 is to upgrade to a fixed version of the software.

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