CVE-2013-4740: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-4740: goodix_tool.c in the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovati...

goodix_tool.c in the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver for the Linux kernel 3.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, relies on user-space length values for kernel-memory copies of procfs file content, which allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an application that provides crafted values.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-4740 affects the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver in some Android/Linux 3.x device kernels. A malicious local app could corrupt kernel memory, potentially gaining elevated privileges or crashing the device. Exposure is mainly mobile or embedded builds carrying this driver. Likely limited to Android or embedded Linux devices using the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver from Linux 3.x or Qualcomm/Code Aurora MSM kernel trees. The bundle does not enumerate vendors, device models, CPEs, or exact vulnerable versions. Prioritize for fleets with older Android or embedded devices using Goodix gt915 touchscreens. Business risk is device takeover or crash from a local app, but scope is uncertain without device and kernel inventory. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android and embedded kernels for Goodix gt915 and goodix_tool.c.; Check OEM, SoC vendor, or kernel vendor guidance for patched builds.; Review the referenced Code Aurora commit for applicable vendor patch lineage..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 12, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-memory-corruption-issues-and-race-condition-goodix-gt915-touchscreen-driver-procfs-handlerCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://www.codeaurora.org/cgit/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.10/commit/?id=f53bcf29a6e7a66b3d935b8d562fa00829261f05CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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