CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-4323

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The mdp_lut_hw_update function in the MDP display driver for Linux kernel 3.x does not validate certain start and length values within an ioctl call, allowing attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Risk Assessment

The lack of validation in the ioctl call poses a privilege escalation risk, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a version that includes fixes for this vulnerability and to implement additional validation mechanisms in applications using this driver.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS