NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel

CVE-2020-11668

In the Linux kernel before 5.6.1, drivers/media/usb/gspca/xirlink_cit.c (aka the Xirlink camera USB driver) mishandles invalid descriptors, aka CID-a246b4d54770.

EPSS: 0.005 (38.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11668?
CVE-2020-11668 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2020-04-09.
How severe is CVE-2020-11668?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-11668 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.