CVE-2020-9383: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel 3.16 through 5.5.6. setfdc in drivers/block/floppy.c leads to a waittilready out-of-bounds read because the FDC index is not checked for errors before assigning it, aka CID-2e90ca68b0d2.

Other sources

An out of bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in setfdc in drivers/block/floppy.c in floppy driver module . This could allow a local attacker to crash the system or leak kernel internal information.

Reference and upstream commit: https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2e90ca68b0d2f5548804f22f0dd61145516171e3

Red Hat

An out-of-bounds (OOB) memory access flaw was found in the floppy driver module in the Linux kernel. A bounds check failure allows a local attacker to gain access to out-of-bounds memory leading to a system crash or a leak of internal kernel information. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/kernel-rt<0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
redhat/kernel-alt<0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
redhat/kernel<0:3.10.0-1160.el7
0:3.10.0-1160.el7
Linux Linux kernel>=3.16<=5.5.6
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=19.10
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere
NetApp Cloud Backup
NetApp Data Availability Services
NetApp Hci Management Node
NetApp Solidfire
NetApp Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
All of the following
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware
NetApp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller
All of the following
NetApp H410c Firmware
NetApp H410c
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.262-16.1.176-16.1.180-16.12.94-16.12.101-17.1.7-17.1.8-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-rt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel-alt to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/kernel to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0:3.10.0-1160.el7
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.262-1Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.180-1Fixed in 6.12.94-1Fixed in 6.12.101-1Fixed in 7.1.7-1Fixed in 7.1.8-1
  5. Configuration

    Blacklist the affected kernel module by adding `blacklist floppy` to a modprobe blacklist file (e.g., `/etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-floppy.conf`) so the `floppy` driver module is not loaded automatically at boot time until a fix is available.

    Linux kernel module loader (modprobe) blacklist floppy driver module = floppy

Event History

Feb 21, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Feb 25, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 5, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:53 PM
Description
Aug 12, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·04:29 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-9383?

CVE-2020-9383 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to an out-of-bounds read in the Linux kernel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-9383?

To fix CVE-2020-9383, upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, such as kernel-rt 0:3.10.0-1160.rt56.1131.el7 or kernel 0:4.14.0-115.21.2.el7a.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2020-9383?

CVE-2020-9383 affects Linux kernel versions from 3.16 up to 5.5.6.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-9383?

CVE-2020-9383 is an out-of-bounds memory access vulnerability found in the set_fdc function of the Linux kernel.

5

Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2020-9383?

Operating systems that include affected versions of the Linux kernel, such as certain distributions of Debian, Ubuntu, and Red Hat, are impacted by CVE-2020-9383.

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