RCE in Kernel Util-linux
CVE-2020-21583
An issue was discovered in hwclock.13-v2.27 allows attackers to gain escalated privlidges or execute arbitrary commands via the path parameter when setting the date.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.005 (40.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Kernel Util-linux
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Patch, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21583?
- CVE-2020-21583 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.7/10. Published 2023-08-22.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21583?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.7 out of 10.