Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly use the get_dumpable function, which allows local users to bypass intended ptrace restrictions or obtain sensitive information from IA64 scratch registers via a crafted application, related to kernel/ptrace.c and arch/ia64/include/asm/processor.h.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.12.1 |
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/2015-03/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0100.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0159.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0285.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64111
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2070-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2075-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2109-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2110-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2111-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2112-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2114-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2929?
CVE-2013-2929 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly use the get_dumpable function, which allows local users to bypass intended ptrace restrictions or obtain sensitive information from IA64 scratch regist...
How severe is CVE-2013-2929?
CVE-2013-2929 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2929?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.