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CVE-2013-6122: 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, does not properly synchronize updates to a global variable, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted arguments to the procfs write handler.

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Plain-English summary

This is a local vulnerability in an Android/Linux touchscreen driver used in some Qualcomm MSM device kernels. A person or app with local access could abuse a driver procfs interface to bypass intended restrictions or crash/corrupt kernel memory. Public scoring and affected version detail are limited.

Executive priority

Prioritize if the organization manages legacy Android or embedded Qualcomm MSM devices. The business risk is local compromise or device instability, especially where untrusted apps can run. For ordinary server or cloud environments, urgency is lower unless this driver code is present.

Technical view

CVE-2013-6122 concerns goodix_tool.c in the Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver for Linux kernel 3.x in QuIC Android MSM contributions. The issue is improper synchronization of updates to a global variable, reachable through the procfs write handler, allowing local users to trigger access-control bypass or memory corruption denial of service.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on older Android devices or embedded builds using Qualcomm MSM kernel 3.x code with the Goodix gt915 driver and its procfs tooling enabled. Generic Linux systems are not indicated by the provided sources unless they carry this driver code.

Exploitation context

The sources describe local exploitation through crafted input to a procfs write handler. The CVE is not listed as KEV, and the provided bundle does not show public active exploitation. Treat this as a local device-compromise or stability risk, not a remote internet-facing issue.

Researcher notes

Key constraints are sparse metadata, no CVSS, no CWE, and broad affected-product wording. The actionable signal is the driver path, QuIC MSM kernel lineage, and local procfs write handler. Avoid assuming all Goodix devices are affected without source or firmware confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify devices using Goodix gt915 touchscreen driver from QuIC MSM kernel trees.
  • Review the CodeAurora advisory and referenced commit for the vendor fix.
  • Apply OEM or kernel updates that include the vendor correction.
  • Restrict untrusted local app or shell access on affected devices.
  • Retire unsupported Android/MSM builds that cannot receive kernel fixes.

Validation and detection

  • Check kernel source or build manifests for goodix_tool.c and Goodix gt915 support.
  • Confirm whether the procfs driver interface is present in affected device builds.
  • Map deployed devices to Linux kernel 3.x Qualcomm MSM vendor trees.
  • Verify the referenced vendor commit or equivalent OEM patch is included.
  • Document unsupported devices where patch status cannot be proven.
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