CVE-2020-25673

Public Exploit

Description

A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel where non-blocking socket in llcp_sock_connect() leads to leak and eventually hanging-up the system.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: n/a Linux Kernel
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/01/1 mailing list patch exploit third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UTVACC6PGS6OSD3EYY7FZUAZT2EUMFH5/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PW3OASG7OEMHANDWBM5US5WKTOC76KMH/ vendor advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VEIEGQXUW37YHZ5MTAZTDCIMHUN26NJS/ vendor advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/01/1 mailing list patch exploit third party advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210702-0008/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25673?
CVE-2020-25673 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-25673?
To fix CVE-2020-25673, 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-2020-25673 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-25673 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-25673?
CVE-2020-25673 affects n/a Linux Kernel.
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