CVE-2020-25672: High severity linux kernel vulnerability
Published May 25, 2021
·Updated
A memory leak vulnerability was found in Linux kernel in llcpsockconnect
Affected Software
44 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vsphere
NetApp Cloud Backup
All of the following
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
All of the following
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
All of the following
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
All of the following
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
All of the following
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
All of the following
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
All of the following
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
All of the following
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
NetApp H300s Firmware
NetApp H300s
NetApp H500s Firmware
NetApp H500s
NetApp H700s Firmware
NetApp H700s
NetApp H300e Firmware
NetApp H300e
NetApp H500e Firmware
NetApp H500e
NetApp H700e Firmware
NetApp H700e
NetApp H410s Firmware
NetApp H410s
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.25-1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:38 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:46 PM
Description
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:25 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25672?
The severity of CVE-2020-25672 is classified as medium due to its potential for memory leaks affecting system performance.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-25672?
To fix CVE-2020-25672, update the Linux kernel to versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.119-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.12.10-1, or 6.12.11-1.
3
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2020-25672?
CVE-2020-25672 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel, specifically those prior to the patched versions mentioned in the fixes.
4
Can CVE-2020-25672 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-25672 is not known to be exploitable remotely, as it primarily affects the local socket connection.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2020-25672?
A definitive workaround for CVE-2020-25672 is not documented; the best course of action is to apply the available updates.