CVE-2013-7445

kernel: memory exhaustion via crafted Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) objects

Published Oct 16, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.x mishandles requests for Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) objects, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an application that processes graphics data, as demonstrated by JavaScript code that creates many CANVAS elements for rendering by Chrome or Firefox.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-7209 The Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.x mishandles requests for Graphics Execution Manager (GEM) objects, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an application that processes graphics data, as demonstrated by JavaScript code that creates many CANVAS elements for rendering by Chrome or Firefox.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
certcc
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:09 PM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 16, 2015, 1:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:01 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 15, 2015, 12:00 AM