vulnerability
Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-13974: ELSA-2022-1988: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update (IMPORTANT)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) | Mar 22, 2020 | May 18, 2022 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
Mar 22, 2020
Added
May 18, 2022
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel 4.4 through 5.7.1. drivers/tty/vt/keyboard.c has an integer overflow if k_ascii is called several times in a row, aka CID-b86dab054059. NOTE: Members in the community argue that the integer overflow does not lead to a security issue in this case.
A flaw integer overflow in the Linux kernel's virtual terminal keyboard driver was found in the way the user sends some specific keyboard code multiple times. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges on the system.
A flaw integer overflow in the Linux kernel's virtual terminal keyboard driver was found in the way the user sends some specific keyboard code multiple times. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or possibly escalate their privileges on the system.
Solution
oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel
NEW
Explore Exposure Command
Confidently identify and prioritize exposures from endpoint to cloud with full attack surface visibility and threat-aware risk context.