CVE-2020-10773
CVE-2020-10773 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-626.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-626
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stack information leak flaw was found in s390/s390x in the Linux kernel’s memory manager functionality, where it incorrectly writes to the /proc/sys/vm/cmm_timeout file. This flaw allows a local user to see the kernel data.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-10773?
- A stack information leak flaw was found in s390/s390x in the Linux kernel’s memory manager functionality, where it incorrectly writes to the /proc/sys/vm/cmm_timeout file. This flaw allows a local user to see the kernel data.
- How severe is CVE-2020-10773?
- CVE-2020-10773 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-10773 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-10773?
- CVE-2020-10773 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-10773?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-10773 published?
- CVE-2020-10773 was published on 2020-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-10773
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b8e51a6a9db94bc1fb18ae831b3dab106b5a4b5f
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:5.4.0:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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