Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/include/asm/pgtable.h in the Linux kernel before 3.6.2, when transparent huge pages are used, does not properly support PROT_NONE memory regions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.6.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0496.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.6.2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/20/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=912898
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/027ef6c87853b0a9df53175063028edb4950d47
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0496.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.6.2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/20/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=912898
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/027ef6c87853b0a9df53175063028edb4950d47
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0309?
CVE-2013-0309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). arch/x86/include/asm/pgtable.h in the Linux kernel before 3.6.2, when transparent huge pages are used, does not properly support PROT_NONE memory regions, which allows local users to cause a denial of...
How severe is CVE-2013-0309?
CVE-2013-0309 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0309?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.