CVE-2020-11668

High

In the Linux kernel before 5.6.1, drivers/media/usb/gspca/xirlink_cit.c (aka the Xirlink camera USB driver) mishandles invalid descriptors, aka CID-a246b4d54770.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2020-04-09
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.1

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-476

CVE-2020-11668 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability

What is NULL Pointer Dereference?

The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2020-11668?

    CVE-2020-11668 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2020-11668 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11668?

    CVE-2020-11668 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-11668?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2020-11668 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2020-11668 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2020-11668 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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