CVE-2020-12826: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 8, 2020
·
Updated

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel loose validation of child/parent process identification handling while filtering signal handlers. A local attacker is able to abuse this flaw to bypass checks to send any signal to a privileged process.

Other sources

A signal access-control issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.6.5, aka CID-7395ea4e65c2. Because execid in include/linux/sched.h is only 32 bits, an integer overflow can interfere with a donotifyparent protection mechanism. A child process can send an arbitrary signal to a parent process in a different security domain. Exploitation limitations include the amount of elapsed time before an integer overflow occurs, and the lack of scenarios where signals to a parent process present a substantial operational threat.

Affected Software

12 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.el7
redhat/kernel-rt<0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
redhat/kernel<0:4.18.0-240.el8
0:4.18.0-240.el8
Linux Linux kernel<5.6.5
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise MRG=2.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.262-16.1.176-16.1.180-16.12.94-16.12.101-17.1.7-17.1.8-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.el7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-240.rt7.54.el8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.18.0-240.el8
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.7-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1

Event History

Apr 8, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 12, 2020
CVE Published
05:40 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:58 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:38 PM
Description
Aug 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:23 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12826?

CVE-2020-12826 has a high severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12826?

To fix CVE-2020-12826, you should update to the latest kernel version provided by your distribution.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-12826?

CVE-2020-12826 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those prior to version 5.6.5.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-12826 remotely?

No, CVE-2020-12826 requires local access for exploitation.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-12826?

CVE-2020-12826 is a signal access-control issue in the Linux kernel.

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