Vulnerability Description
The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restrictions via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11.4 |
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-3.11.5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2049-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027752
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2433c8f094a008895e66f25bd1773cdb01c91d0ExploitPatch
- 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-3.11.5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2049-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027752
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2433c8f094a008895e66f25bd1773cdb01c91d0ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4270?
CVE-2013-4270 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restric...
How severe is CVE-2013-4270?
CVE-2013-4270 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-2013-4270?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.