CVE-2012-0952
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0952 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Display Driver | < 295.53 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers/+bug/979373Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/nvidia-graphics-drivers/+bug/979373Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-0952?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0952?
CVE-2012-0952 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0952?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-0952?
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