Vulnerability Description
The Linux kernel before 4.4.1 allows local users to bypass file-descriptor limits and cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by sending each descriptor over a UNIX socket before closing it, related to net/unix/af_unix.c and net/unix/garbage.c.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Linux | 5.0 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=712f4aVendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176464.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-February/176484.h
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0855.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2584.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3448
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3503
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.4.1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/82986
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2929-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2929-2
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2931-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2932-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4312?
CVE-2013-4312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). The Linux kernel before 4.4.1 allows local users to bypass file-descriptor limits and cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by sending each descriptor over a UNIX socket before closing it, re...
How severe is CVE-2013-4312?
CVE-2013-4312 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-2013-4312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Linux, Linux Linux Kernel.