CVE-2012-4222: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-4222: drivers/gpu/msm/kgsl.c in the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Graphics KGSL kernel-mode driver for Androi...

drivers/gpu/msm/kgsl.c in the Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Graphics KGSL kernel-mode driver for Android 2.3 through 4.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via an application that uses crafted arguments in a local kgsl_ioctl call.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Android kernel graphics driver flaw that can let a local app crash the device or graphics subsystem. The provided sources describe denial of service, not data theft or remote takeover. Business risk is mainly legacy Android devices still running affected Qualcomm KGSL driver code. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Android 2.3 through 4.2 devices using the Qualcomm KGSL graphics kernel driver. The bundle does not identify specific OEM models, firmware builds, or modern affected products. Treat this as a legacy-device risk. It is not supported as remotely exploitable in the provided evidence, but affected unsupported Android devices should not remain in sensitive environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported Android 2.3 through 4.2 devices where feasible.; Check OEM, Qualcomm, CodeAurora, or carrier firmware guidance for KGSL fixes.; Restrict installation of untrusted applications on potentially affected legacy devices..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 30, 2012, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-issues-diagkgsl-system-call-handling-cve-2012-4220-cve-2012CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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