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CVE-2020-25704

kernel: perf_event_parse_addr_filter memory

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.2

CVSS 3.1

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Published · November 9, 2020

Updated · June 28, 2026

Description

A memory leak flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s performance monitoring subsystem when using PERF_EVENT_IOC_SET_FILTER. This flaw allows a local user to starve the resources, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-401 · Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime