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CVE-2020-14351

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.30%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2020-12-03 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2020-14351
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.30%
Linux

Original NVD Description

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. A use-after-free memory flaw was found in the perf subsystem allowing a local attacker with permission to monitor perf events to corrupt memory and possibly escalate privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

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