Vulnerability Description
The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.
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 | >= 3.8.6, < 3.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/05/3ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1995-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1998-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1004736ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d661684cf6820331feae71146c35da83d794467ExploitPatch
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.11.bz2Patch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/05/3ExploitMailing ListPatch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1995-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1998-1Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1004736ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d661684cf6820331feae71146c35da83d794467ExploitPatch
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/patch-3.11.bz2Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4300?
CVE-2013-4300 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.
How severe is CVE-2013-4300?
CVE-2013-4300 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-2013-4300?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.