CVE-2012-0953
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2012-0953 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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-2012-0953?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0953?
CVE-2012-0953 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0953?
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.
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