Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-29569
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.10.1, as used with Xen through 4.14.x. The Linux kernel PV block backend expects the kernel thread handler to reset ring->xenblkd to NULL when stopped. However, the handler may not have time to run if the frontend quickly toggles between the states connect and disconnect. As a consequence, the block backend may re-use a pointer after it was freed. A misbehaving guest can trigger a dom0 crash by continuously connecting / disconnecting a block frontend. Privilege escalation and information leaks cannot be ruled out. This only affects systems with a Linux blkback.
Vulnerability category: Gain privilege
Products affected by CVE-2020-29569
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:solidfire_\&_hci_management_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:netapp:hci_compute_node_bios:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:solidfire_\&_hci_storage_node:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-29569
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 25 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-29569
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
|
NIST | |
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
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6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-29569
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The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-29569
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00010.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2586-1] linux security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210205-0001/
CVE-2020-29569 Linux Kernel Vulnerability in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00018.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2557-1] linux-4.19 security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4843
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4843-1 linuxThird Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-30
Xen: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202107-30) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-350.html
XSA-350 - Xen Security AdvisoriesPatch;Vendor Advisory
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