CVE-2020-14377

dpdk: write_back_data buffer over read (cipher->para.dst_data_len & desc->len)

Published Sep 30, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in dpdk in versions before 18.11.10 and before 19.11.5. A complete lack of validation of attacker-controlled parameters can lead to a buffer over read. The results of the over read are then written back to the guest virtual machine memory. This vulnerability can be used by an attacker in a virtual machine to read significant amounts of host memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and system availability.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-6517 A flaw was found in dpdk in versions before 18.11.10 and before 19.11.5. A complete lack of validation of attacker-controlled parameters can lead to a buffer over read. The results of the over read are then written back to the guest virtual machine memory. This vulnerability can be used by an attacker in a virtual machine to read significant amounts of host memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and system availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4550-1 DPDK vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 12:46 PM
Reserved
Jun 17, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 30, 2020, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:54 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 28, 2020, 3:00 PM