CVE-2020-36780
CVE-2020-36780 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2020-24221
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: sprd: fix reference leak when pm_runtime_get_sync fails The PM reference count is not expected to be incremented on return in sprd_i2c_master_xfer() and sprd_i2c_remove(). However, pm_runtime_get_sync will increment the PM reference count even failed. Forgetting to putting operation will result in a reference leak here. Replace it with pm_runtime_resume_and_get to keep usage counter balanced.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36780?
- In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: i2c: sprd: fix reference leak when pm_runtime_get_sync fails The PM reference count is not expected to be incremented on return in sprd_i2c_master_xfer() and sprd_i2c_remove(). However, pm_runtime_get_sync will increment the PM reference count even failed. Forgetting to putting operation will result in a reference leak here. Replace it with pm_runtime_resume_and_get to keep usage counter balanced.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36780?
- CVE-2020-36780 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-36780 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-36780?
- CVE-2020-36780 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-36780?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2020-36780 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2020-36780 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2020-24221.
- When was CVE-2020-36780 published?
- CVE-2020-36780 was published on 2024-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3a4f326463117cee3adcb72999ca34a9aaafda93
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e1764312440c5df9dfe6b436035a03673b0c1b9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9223505e938ba3db5907e058f4209770cff2f2a7
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d3406ab52097328a3bc4cbe124bfd8f6d51fb86f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e547640cee7981fd751d2c9cde3a61bdb678b755
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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