CVE-2013-2596
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Apr 13, 2013
Updated: Dec 20, 2024
CWE ID 190
Summary
CVE-2013-2596 is an integer overflow vulnerability affecting the fb_mmap function in the Linux kernel version prior to 3.8.9. This issue was specifically exploited in a Motorola build of Android 4.1.2, along with other products. By taking advantage of this flaw through crafted /dev/graphics/fb0 mmap2 system calls, local users could create read-write memory mappings for the entirety of kernel memory. Subsequently, they were able to gain elevated privileges.
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