linux linux-kernel CVE-2020-27820 vulnerability in Linux and Other Products
Published on November 3, 2021

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A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel, where a use-after-frees in nouveau's postclose() handler could happen if removing device (that is not common to remove video card physically without power-off, but same happens if "unbind" the driver).

NVD

Weakness Type

What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?

Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.

CVE-2020-27820 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.


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Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.02%
Percentile
5.58%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.