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CVE-2013-4300

CVSS v2.0 7.2 (High)
72% Progress
EPSS 0.04 % (10th)
0.04% Progress
Affected Products 1
Advisories 3
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The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.

Weaknesses
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVE Status
PUBLISHED
CNA
Red Hat, Inc.
Published Date
2013-09-25 10:31:29
(11 years ago)
Updated Date
2023-11-15 02:51:28
(10 months ago)

Affected Products

Linux

Configuration #1

    CPE23 From Up To
  Linux Kernel from 3.8.6 version and prior 3.9 version cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel >= 3.8.6 < 3.9
  Linux Kernel 3.9 Rc1 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.9:rc1
  Linux Kernel 3.9 Rc2 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.9:rc2
  Linux Kernel 3.9 Rc3 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.9:rc3
  Linux Kernel 3.9 Rc4 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.9:rc4