CVE-2013-2146

Published Jun 7, 2013

Last updated 2 years ago

Overview

Description
arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Modified

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Hype score
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Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4.7
Impact score
6.9
Exploitability score
3.4
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-20

Configurations