Vulnerability Description
goodix_tool.c in the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not properly synchronize updates to a global variable, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted arguments to the procfs write handler.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm | Quic Mobile Station Modem Kernel | 3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/08/1
- https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=f53bcf29a6e7aExploitPatch
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-memory-corruptiPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/08/1
- https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=f53bcf29a6e7aExploitPatch
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-memory-corruptiPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6122?
CVE-2013-6122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). goodix_tool.c in the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not properly ...
How severe is CVE-2013-6122?
CVE-2013-6122 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6122?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qualcomm Quic Mobile Station Modem Kernel.