CVE-2020-7209: Critical severity HP Linuxki vulnerability
Published Feb 12, 2020
·Updated
LinuxKI v6.0-1 and earlier is vulnerable to an remote code execution which is resolved in release 6.0-2.
Affected Software
1 affected component
HP Linuxki<6.0-2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
LinuxKIto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.0-2
Event History
Feb 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Feb 13, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7209?
CVE-2020-7209 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-7209?
To resolve CVE-2020-7209, update to HP LinuxKI version 6.0-2 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-7209?
If exploited, CVE-2020-7209 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands remotely on the vulnerable system.
4
Which versions of HP LinuxKI are affected by CVE-2020-7209?
CVE-2020-7209 affects HP LinuxKI versions 6.0-1 and earlier.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-7209 until a fix is applied?
There is no recommended workaround for CVE-2020-7209; updating to the fixed version is the best course of action.