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HIGH

CVE-2020-14356

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel cgroupv2 subsystem in versions before 5.7.10 was found in the way when reboot the system. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Technical details

Published
2020-08-19

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14356?

A flaw null pointer dereference in the Linux kernel cgroupv2 subsystem in versions before 5.7.10 was found in the way when reboot the system. A local user could use this flaw to crash the system or escalate their privileges on the system.

Is CVE-2020-14356 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-14356 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-14356?

CVE-2020-14356 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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