CVE-2020-29372: Race Condition
An issue was discovered in domadvise in mm/madvise.c in the Linux kernel before 5.6.8. There is a race condition between coredump operations and the IORINGOPMADVISE implementation, aka CID-bc0c4d1e176e.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-29372?
CVE-2020-29372 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a race condition leading to unexpected behavior during coredump operations.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29372?
To fix CVE-2020-29372, update your Linux kernel to version 5.6.8 or later.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2020-29372?
CVE-2020-29372 affects the Linux kernel versions before 5.6.8 and specific Ubuntu versions including 14.04, 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04.
What components are involved in the CVE-2020-29372 vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves a race condition in the do_madvise function within the Linux kernel during IORING_OP_MADVISE operations.
Is CVE-2020-29372 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2020-29372 is associated with a specific implementation issue in the Linux kernel that can occur during concurrent operations.