First published: Wed Feb 28 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: atomisp: Fix use after free in atomisp_alloc_css_stat_bufs() The "s3a_buf" is freed along with all the other items on the "asd->s3a_stats" list. It leads to a double free and a use after free.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | >=5.8<5.10.37 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.11<5.11.21 | |
Linux Kernel | >=5.12<5.12.4 |
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CVE-2020-36785 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a use after free vulnerability which can be exploited for denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
To resolve CVE-2020-36785, upgrade your Linux kernel to a version later than 5.11.21, 5.12.4, or 5.10.37 depending on your current version.
CVE-2020-36785 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly between 5.8 and 5.10.37, 5.11 and 5.11.21, and 5.12 and 5.12.4.
CVE-2020-36785 is classified as a use after free vulnerability occurring in the Linux kernel's atomisp subsystem.
Yes, CVE-2020-36785 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected systems are compromised, leading to unauthorized access and control.