CVE-2013-2094

CVE Details

Release Date:2013-05-14

Description


The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.

See more information about CVE-2013-2094 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD


CVSS v2.0 metrics


NOTE: The following CVSS v2.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score: 7.2 Base Metrics: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Access Vector: Local network Attack Complexity: Low
Authentication: None required Confidentiality Impact: Complete
Integrity Impact: Complete Availability Impact: Complete

Errata information


PlatformErrataRelease Date
Oracle Linux version 5 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2013-25242013-05-15
Oracle Linux version 6 (kernel)ELSA-2013-08302013-05-16
Oracle Linux version 6 (kernel-uek)ELSA-2013-25242013-05-15



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