CVE-2020-13143

Medium

gadget_dev_desc_UDC_store in drivers/usb/gadget/configfs.c in the Linux kernel 3.16 through 5.6.13 relies on kstrdup without considering the possibility of an internal '\0' value, which allows attackers to trigger an out-of-bounds read, aka CID-15753588bcd4.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2020-05-18
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.5

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

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2020-13143 is a Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Read?

The product reads data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2020-13143?

    CVE-2020-13143 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2020-13143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-13143?

    CVE-2020-13143 has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-13143?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2020-13143 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2020-13143 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2020-13143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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