CVE-2020-28915

Medium

A buffer over-read (at the framebuffer layer) in the fbcon code in the Linux kernel before 5.8.15 could be used by local attackers to read kernel memory, aka CID-6735b4632def.

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

CVSS 3.1 score

5.8

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

Weakness type

CWE-125

CVE-2020-28915 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

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2020-28915?

    CVE-2020-28915 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Read flaw (CWE-125) . CVE-2020-28915 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28915?

    CVE-2020-28915 has a CVSS score of 5.8 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-28915?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2020-28915 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2020-28915 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2020-28915 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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