Vulnerability Description
The aac_compat_ioctl function in drivers/scsi/aacraid/linit.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.8 does not require the CAP_SYS_RAWIO capability, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted ioctl call.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.12, < 3.2.53 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0100.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0285.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.8Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/22/5Mailing List
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2066-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2068-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2069-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2070-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2071-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2072-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2073-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2074-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2075-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6383?
CVE-2013-6383 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The aac_compat_ioctl function in drivers/scsi/aacraid/linit.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.8 does not require the CAP_SYS_RAWIO capability, which allows local users to bypass intended access restri...
How severe is CVE-2013-6383?
CVE-2013-6383 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6383?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.