CVE-2012-0952: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri May 08 2020(Updated: )
A heap buffer overflow was discovered in the device control ioctl in the Linux driver for Nvidia graphics cards, which may allow an attacker to overflow 49 bytes. This issue was fixed in version 295.53.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Display Driver | <295.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0952?
The severity of CVE-2012-0952 is medium.
How can an attacker exploit the heap buffer overflow in CVE-2012-0952?
An attacker can exploit the heap buffer overflow in CVE-2012-0952 by overflowing 49 bytes.
Which version of the Nvidia display driver fixed the issue in CVE-2012-0952?
The issue in CVE-2012-0952 was fixed in version 295.53 of the Nvidia display driver.
Is there any additional information available about CVE-2012-0952?
Yes, you can find additional information about CVE-2012-0952 in the following reference: [link](https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers/+bug/979373).
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/nvidia
- canonical/nvidia display driver