Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in diagchar_core.c in the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Diagnostics (aka DIAG) kernel-mode driver for Android 2.3 through 4.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via an application that uses crafted arguments in a local diagchar_ioctl call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/702452US Government Resource
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-issues-diagkgsl
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/702452US Government Resource
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-issues-diagkgsl
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4221?
CVE-2012-4221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in diagchar_core.c in the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Diagnostics (aka DIAG) kernel-mode driver for Android 2.3 through 4.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a...
How severe is CVE-2012-4221?
CVE-2012-4221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.