CVE-2012-6703

High

Integer overflow in the snd_compr_allocate_buffer function in sound/core/compress_offload.c in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.6-rc6-next-20120917 allows local users to cause a denial of service (insufficient memory allocation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted SNDRV_COMPRESS_SET_PARAMS ioctl call.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2016-06-29
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.8

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2012-6703 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-6703?

    CVE-2012-6703 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2012-6703 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-6703?

    CVE-2012-6703 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-6703?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2012-6703 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2012-6703 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2012-6703 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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