CVE-2020-36766
First published: Mon Sep 18 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel before 5.8.6. drivers/media/cec/core/cec-api.c leaks one byte of kernel memory on specific hardware to unprivileged users, because of directly assigning log_addrs with a hole in the struct.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Linux kernel | <5.8.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-36766.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-36766?
The severity level of CVE-2020-36766 is low, with a severity value of 3.3.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Linux Kernel version up to 5.8.6.
What is the description of CVE-2020-36766?
CVE-2020-36766 is an issue in the Linux kernel where the `cec-api.c` file leaks one byte of kernel memory to unprivileged users on specific hardware.
How can I fix CVE-2020-36766?
To fix CVE-2020-36766, users should update their Linux Kernel to version 5.8.6 or above.
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