CVE-2013-7445

CVE-2013-7445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2015-10-16
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7445?

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.

How severe is CVE-2013-7445?

CVE-2013-7445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2013-7445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-7445?

CVE-2013-7445 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7445?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-7445 published?

CVE-2013-7445 was published on 2015-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=60533

Affected products (23)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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