Linux Kernel up to 4.x Direct Rendering Manager Graphics Execution Manager Object resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Linux Kernel up to 4.x. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Direct Rendering Manager. This manipulation as part of Graphics Execution Manager Object causes resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-7445. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.x (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Direct Rendering Manager. The manipulation as part of a Graphics Execution Manager Object leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 10/16/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.kernel.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-7445 since 10/15/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 218382 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2013-7445), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (218382) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53560†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 218382
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2013-7445

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2015 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: bugzilla.kernel.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-7445 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-7445
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78481
Vulnerability Center: 53560 - Linux kernel through 4.2 Remote DoS in the Direct Rendering Manager, High

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2015 10:34
Updated: 03/04/2025 15:46
Changes: 10/16/2015 10:34 (48), 02/13/2018 07:53 (7), 03/04/2025 15:46 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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