CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-2067

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The MSM graphics driver for Linux kernel 3.x has a flaw related to improper handling of the KGSL_MEMFLAGS_GPUREADONLY flag. This allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging accidental read-write mappings.

Risk Assessment

Organizations using MSM-based devices may be exposed to unauthorized system access, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential exploitation attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

drivers/gpu/msm/kgsl.c in the MSM graphics driver (aka GPU driver) for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, mishandles the KGSL_MEMFLAGS_GPUREADONLY flag, which allows attackers to gain privileges by leveraging accidental read-write mappings, aka Qualcomm internal bug CR988993.

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