Vulnerability Description
The perf_trace_event_perm function in kernel/trace/trace_event_perf.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly restrict access to the perf subsystem, which allows local users to enable function tracing via a crafted application.
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://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0100.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2068-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2070-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2071-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2072-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2074-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2075-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2076-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2112-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/12ae030d54ef250706da5642fc7697cc60ad0df
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0100.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.2
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2930?
CVE-2013-2930 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The perf_trace_event_perm function in kernel/trace/trace_event_perf.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly restrict access to the perf subsystem, which allows local users to enable func...
How severe is CVE-2013-2930?
CVE-2013-2930 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2930?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.