CVE-2013-2094

HIGH8.4Published on May 14, 2013

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.

Actively exploited

  • In the CISA exploited-vulnerabilities catalogue since Sep 15, 2022
  • US federal agencies must remediate it by Oct 6, 2022 (BOD 22-01)
  • First attack observed 2 days after disclosure

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Source: CISA KEV · Sep 15, 2022 Jan 16, 2018 May 17, 2013

CVSS score8.4 / 10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type (CWE)CWE-189
Vendorslinux

Affected products

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linuxlinux kernel< 3.0.75

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