CVE-2020-10774

Description

A memory disclosure flaw was found in the Linux kernel's versions before 4.18.0-193.el8 in the sysctl subsystem when reading the /proc/sys/kernel/rh_features file. This flaw allows a local user to read uninitialized values from the kernel memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1846964 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10774?
CVE-2020-10774 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-10774?
To fix CVE-2020-10774, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-10774 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-10774 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-10774?
CVE-2020-10774 affects n/a kernel.
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