medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-2012-0946
The NVIDIA UNIX driver before 295.40 allows local users to access arbitrary memory locations by leveraging GPU device-node read/write privileges.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Nvidia Linux Driver - Local Privilege Escalation2012-08-02 · local · linux
Impact
The NVIDIA UNIX driver before 295.40 allows local users to access arbitrary memory locations by leveraging GPU device-node read/write privileges.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | Unix Driver | through 295.40 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3109
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48793
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1420-1/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74822
- http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3109
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48793
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1420-1/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74822