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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0429
CVE-2020-0429:
Linux Kernel vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-0429 affects Oracle VM Server for x86's Unbreakable Enterprise kernel. The vulnerability was disclosed in July 2021 as part of Oracle's VM Server security bulletin (Oracle VM Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.4, with a local attack vector, high attack complexity, and high privileges required. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, all rated as high. The scope remains unchanged (Oracle VM Bulletin).
Impact
The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, with all three aspects rated as high according to the CVSS scoring (Oracle VM Bulletin).
Exploitability
The vulnerability requires local access and has high attack complexity. It cannot be exploited remotely without authentication (Oracle VM Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
Oracle has released security patches for Oracle VM Server for x86 version 3. Users are strongly recommended to apply these security patches as soon as possible due to the threat posed by a successful attack (Oracle VM Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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