CVE-2012-0953: Kernel heap contents leak race in ioctl handler
Published May 8, 2020
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nvidia Display Driver Linux<295.53
Event History
May 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this Nvidia graphics driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Nvidia graphics driver vulnerability is CVE-2012-0953.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2012-0953?
The severity level of CVE-2012-0953 is medium.
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What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Nvidia Display Driver for Linux, version up to exclusive 295.53.
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How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to exfiltrate kernel memory to userspace.
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Has this vulnerability been fixed?
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version 295.53 of the Nvidia Display Driver.