CVE-2012-0953

Public Exploit
Kernel heap contents leak race in ioctl handler

Description

A race condition was discovered in the Linux drivers for Nvidia graphics which allowed an attacker to exfiltrate kernel memory to userspace. This issue was fixed in version 295.53.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: nvidia graphics drivers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers/+bug/979373 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0953?
CVE-2012-0953 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-0953?
To fix CVE-2012-0953, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-0953 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-0953 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2012-0953?
CVE-2012-0953 affects nvidia graphics drivers.
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