CVE-2012-2383 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can trigger an integer overflow in the Linux kernel DRM subsystem via crafted ioctl calls, causing denial of service or potential memory corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2012-2383?
CVE-2012-2383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 13 Jun 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the i915_gem_execbuffer2 function in drivers/gpu/drm/i915/i915_gem_execbuffer.c in the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.3.5 on 32-bit platforms allows local users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted ioctl call.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2383?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2383?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2012-2383 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2383 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v3hx-g57v-fwwg.