CVE-2012-4220
First published: Fri Nov 30 2012(Updated: )
diagchar_core.c in the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Diagnostics (aka DIAG) kernel-mode driver for Android 2.3 through 4.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference) via an application that uses crafted arguments in a local diagchar_ioctl call.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =2.3 | |
| Android | =2.3-rev1 | |
| Android | =2.3.1 | |
| Android | =2.3.2 | |
| Android | =2.3.3 | |
| Android | =2.3.4 | |
| Android | =2.3.5 | |
| Android | =2.3.6 | |
| Android | =2.3.7 | |
| Android | =3.0 | |
| Android | =3.1 | |
| Android | =3.2 | |
| Android | =3.2.1 | |
| Android | =3.2.2 | |
| Android | =3.2.4 | |
| Android | =3.2.6 | |
| Android | =4.0 | |
| Android | =4.0.1 | |
| Android | =4.0.2 | |
| Android | =4.0.3 | |
| Android | =4.0.4 | |
| Android | =4.1 | |
| Android | =4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4220?
CVE-2012-4220 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4220?
To fix CVE-2012-4220, upgrade your Android operating system to a version higher than 4.2 that contains the patched DIAG kernel-mode driver.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2012-4220?
CVE-2012-4220 affects Android versions from 2.3 up to 4.2.
Can CVE-2012-4220 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-4220 requires local access to the device, making remote exploitation unlikely.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2012-4220 address in the Qualcomm DIAG driver?
CVE-2012-4220 addresses issues in the Qualcomm DIAG kernel-mode driver that allow for incorrect pointer dereferencing.
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