CVE-2012-0953: Kernel heap contents leak race in ioctl handler
First published: Fri May 08 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.
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 vulnerability ID for this Nvidia graphics driver vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Nvidia graphics driver vulnerability is CVE-2012-0953.
What is the severity level of CVE-2012-0953?
The severity level of CVE-2012-0953 is medium.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is the Nvidia Display Driver for Linux, version up to exclusive 295.53.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to exfiltrate kernel memory to userspace.
Has this vulnerability been fixed?
Yes, this vulnerability has been fixed in version 295.53 of the Nvidia Display Driver.
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