CVE-2020-8002: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

A NULL pointer dereference in vrendrenderer.c in virglrenderer through 0.8.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via commands that attempt to launch a grid without previously providing a Compute Shader (CS).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Virglrenderer Project Virglrenderer<=0.8.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8002?

CVE-2020-8002 is a vulnerability in virglrenderer that allows attackers to cause a denial of service through certain commands.

2

How does CVE-2020-8002 work?

CVE-2020-8002 occurs due to a NULL pointer dereference in vrend_renderer.c in virglrenderer.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8002?

The severity of CVE-2020-8002 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8002?

Versions up to and including 0.8.1 of virglrenderer and Debian Linux 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-8002.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-8002?

To fix CVE-2020-8002, it is recommended to update to a version of virglrenderer that is higher than 0.8.1.

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