CVE-2020-12364: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Feb 17 2021(Updated: )
Null pointer reference in some Intel(R) Graphics Drivers for Microsoft Windows and the Linux kernel may allow a privileged user to potentially enable a denial of service via local access.
Credit: secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel-rt | <0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7 | 0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.rt56.1169.el7 |
| redhat/kernel | <0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7 | 0:3.10.0-1160.31.1.el7 |
| redhat/kernel-rt | <0:4.18.0-305.rt7.72.el8 | 0:4.18.0-305.rt7.72.el8 |
| redhat/kernel | <0:4.18.0-305.el8 | 0:4.18.0-305.el8 |
| redhat/linux-firmware | <0:20201218-102.git05789708.el8 | 0:20201218-102.git05789708.el8 |
| Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows | <26.20.100.7212 | |
| Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows | <26.20.100.7212 | |
| Linux kernel | <5.5 |
Remedy
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00002.html
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1930253
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/firmware/linux-firmware.git/commit/?id=c487f7dadcd21116613441ed355b764003b3f57b
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=c784e5249e773689e38d2bc1749f08b986621a26
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1935256
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-12364
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2314
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2316
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1930251
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-12364 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12364 https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1739
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1578
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1620
Parent vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12364?
CVE-2020-12364 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to a denial of service for privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12364?
To fix CVE-2020-12364, update your Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows to version 26.20.100.7212 or later, or apply the relevant kernel updates for Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Which Intel Graphics Drivers are affected by CVE-2020-12364?
CVE-2020-12364 affects Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows prior to version 26.20.100.7212.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2020-12364?
CVE-2020-12364 impacts certain versions of Intel Graphics Drivers for Windows and specific kernel versions on Red Hat-based systems.
Can CVE-2020-12364 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-12364 requires local access to exploit, thereby limiting the scope of potential attack.
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