Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2020-24394

In the Linux kernel before 5.7.8, fs/nfsd/vfs.c (in the NFS server) can set incorrect permissions on new filesystem objects when the filesystem lacks ACL support, aka CID-22cf8419f131. This occurs because the current umask is not considere…

EPSS: 0.004 (27.8th 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:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24394?
CVE-2020-24394 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2020-08-19.
How severe is CVE-2020-24394?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-24394 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.