Vulnerability Description
The msr_open function in arch/x86/kernel/msr.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.6 allows local users to bypass intended capability restrictions by executing a crafted application as root, as demonstrated by msr32.c.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00018.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/07/12
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=908693
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c903f0456bc69176912dee6dd25c6a66ee1aed0
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00018.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/07/12
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=908693
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c903f0456bc69176912dee6dd25c6a66ee1aed0
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0268?
CVE-2013-0268 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). The msr_open function in arch/x86/kernel/msr.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.6 allows local users to bypass intended capability restrictions by executing a crafted application as root, as demonstrate...
How severe is CVE-2013-0268?
CVE-2013-0268 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0268?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.