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CVE-2014-4323

7.5 · HIGH

The mdp_lut_hw_update function in drivers/video/msm/mdp.c in the MDP display driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and…

Published Dec 12, 2014linuxCWE-20EPSS 4.03%

Overview

CVE-2014-4323 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The mdp_lut_hw_update function in drivers/video/msm/mdp.c in the MDP display driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, does not validate certain start and length values within an ioctl call, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
linuxlinux_kernel3.0.0Affected

References

Refwww.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-mdp-driver-when-processing-color-mapsRefwww.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/improper-input-validation-mdp-driver-when-processing-color-maps

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4323?

CVE-2014-4323 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting linux linux_kernel. It was published on December 12, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-4323?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-4323?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linux. Update linux_kernel to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-4323?

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