SB2020040223 - Information disclosure in Linux kernel
Published: April 2, 2020 Updated: May 21, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020040223
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11494)
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in "slc_bump" in "drivers/net/can/slcan.c" file. A local administrator can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.