CVE-2020-29369: An issue was discovered in mm/mmap.c in the Linux kernel before 5.7.11.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-29369 is a Linux kernel memory-management race condition fixed before Linux 5.7.11. The provided sources do not state impact, CVSS severity, or active exploitation. Treat exposure as kernel-dependent and prioritize systems where untrusted users or workloads can run code locally. Likely exposure is Linux systems running kernels before 5.7.11 or downstream/vendor kernels without the equivalent fix. Distribution and appliance kernels may backport fixes without changing major version numbers, so version alone may be insufficient. Prioritize assessment over emergency response unless vendor guidance says otherwise. The issue affects core kernel behavior, but the provided evidence lacks severity, impact, and active exploitation confirmation. Focus on shared systems and vendor-supported patch status. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to Linux 5.7.11 or a vendor-supported kernel containing the equivalent fix.; Check distribution advisories for backported patches before judging exposure by version string alone.; Review appliance vendor advisories, including NetApp, for product-specific status and fixes..

Prepared

Jun 5, 2026, 13:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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