Use After Free in Linux Kernel

CVE-2020-27820

A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel, where a use-after-frees in nouveau's postclose() handler could happen if removing device (that is not common to remove video card physically without power-off, but same happens if "unbind" the driver).

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

EPSS: 0.005 (37.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.7 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27820?
CVE-2020-27820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 4.7/10. Published 2021-11-03.
How severe is CVE-2020-27820?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.7 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-27820 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.