What it is
Linux kernel fb_mmap function in drivers/video/fbmem.c contains an integer overflow vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Vendor notices and references
- git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=fc9bbca8f650e5f738af
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2596
Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.
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