CVE-2013-2094
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 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness type (CWE)CWE-189
Vendorslinux
Affected products
| Vendors | Prodotto | Versioni |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux kernel | < 3.0.75 |
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