CVE-2020-14416

4.2 MEDIUM 0.3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

In the Linux kernel before 5.4.16, a race condition in tty->disc_data handling in the slip and slcan line discipline could lead to a use-after-free, aka CID-0ace17d56824. This affects drivers/net/slip/slip.c and drivers/net/can/slcan.c.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-06-18 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-10-08 21:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-06-18 11:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-10-08 21:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-362 · Race condition
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel < 5.4.16
Opensuse Leap 15.1
Opensuse Leap 15.2

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record