What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-0946?

CVE-2012-0946 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-0946?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-0946. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

Unix Driver CVE-2012-0946

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2012-04-22 security@ubuntu.com

Privilege Escalation Nvidia Unix Driver

4.6

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.6 MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 22, 2012 - 18:55 cve.org

MEDIUM 4.6

DescriptionCVE.org

The NVIDIA UNIX driver before 295.40 allows local users to access arbitrary memory locations by leveraging GPU device-node read/write privileges.

AnalysisAI

The NVIDIA UNIX driver before 295.40 allows local users to access arbitrary memory locations by leveraging GPU device-node read/write privileges. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The NVIDIA UNIX driver before 295.40 allows local users to access arbitrary memory locations by leveraging GPU device-node read/write privileges. Affected products include: Nvidia Unix Driver. Version information: before 295.40.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.