Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00004.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/12Mailing List
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24555Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24746Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33336Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.10Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/24/3Mailing List
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1749-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1750-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1751-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=915052Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79cPatch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1763?
CVE-2013-1763 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.
How severe is CVE-2013-1763?
CVE-2013-1763 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1763?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.