CVE-2020-10072 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

CVE-2020-10072 addresses the improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Zephyr versions v1.14.2 and v2.2.0.

Understanding CVE-2020-10072

This CVE involves a vulnerability related to insufficient permissions or privileges in the Zephyr operating system.

What is CVE-2020-10072?

The vulnerability in Zephyr versions v1.14.2 and v2.2.0 involves improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges, categorized under CWE-280.

The Impact of CVE-2020-10072

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9. It requires low attack complexity and vector, affecting local systems with low confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-10072

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability involves improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges in Zephyr versions v1.14.2 and v2.2.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Zephyr
Vendor: Zephyrproject-rtos
Affected Versions: v1.14.2, v2.2.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited locally with low attack complexity, requiring no user interaction and no privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-10072 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Zephyr to a patched version.
Monitor vendor security advisories for updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement the principle of least privilege.
Regularly review and update permissions and privileges.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by Zephyrproject-rtos to address the vulnerability.