Vulnerability Description
net/dccp/ccid.h in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for a certain (1) sender or (2) receiver getsockopt call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.5.3 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0744.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/07/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=919164
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/276bdb82dedb290511467a5a4fdbe9f0b52dce6ExploitPatch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0744.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/07/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=919164
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/276bdb82dedb290511467a5a4fdbe9f0b52dce6ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1827?
CVE-2013-1827 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). net/dccp/ccid.h in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capabili...
How severe is CVE-2013-1827?
CVE-2013-1827 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-2013-1827?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.