CVE-2012-0953
MediumA race condition was discovered in the Linux drivers for Nvidia graphics which allowed an attacker to exfiltrate kernel memory to userspace. This issue was fixed in version 295.53.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2012-0953 is a Race Condition vulnerability
What is Race Condition?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2012-0953 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Exploit Third Party Advisory
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2012-0953?
CVE-2012-0953 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2012-0953 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-0953?
CVE-2012-0953 has a CVSS score of 5.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0953?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-0953. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2012-0953 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2012-0953 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →