CVE-2020-12888

Medium

The VFIO PCI driver in the Linux kernel through 5.6.13 mishandles attempts to access disabled memory space.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2020-05-15
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

5.3

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

Weakness type

CWE-755

CVE-2020-12888 is classified as CWE-755

See CWE-755 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2020-12888 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12888?

    CVE-2020-12888 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10 . CVE-2020-12888 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-12888?

    CVE-2020-12888 has a CVSS score of 5.3 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-12888?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2020-12888. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2020-12888 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2020-12888 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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