CVE-2012-0044

High

Description

Integer overflow in the drm_mode_dirtyfb_ioctl function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_crtc.c in the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted ioctl call.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMay 17, 2012
First seenMay 17, 2012

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel3.0.13, 3.1.5 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 3.0.13, 3.1 ≤ v < 3.1.53.0.13, 3.1.5
canonical ubuntu_linux10.04—

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CVE-2012-0044 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar