Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2020-35508
A flaw possibility of race condition and incorrect initialization of the process id was found in the Linux kernel child/parent process identification handling while filtering signal handlers. A local attacker is able to abuse this flaw to…
Vulnerability class: Dirty Pipe (CVE-2022-0847)
EPSS: 0.002 (13.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking)
- secalert@redhat.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-35508?
- CVE-2020-35508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Initialization. CVSS score: 4.5/10. Published 2021-03-26.
- How severe is CVE-2020-35508?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.5 out of 10.