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CVE-2013-2146

MEDIUM
4.7
CVSS v2
NVD

Description

arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.

How to fix

Remediation Available
linuxDebian
Fixed in:3.9.4-1CVE-2013-2146
Fixed in:3.9.4-1CVE-2013-2146
Fixed in:3.9.4-1CVE-2013-2146
Fixed in:3.9.4-1CVE-2013-2146

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v2 Vector

No CVSS vector data available.

Exploit Intelligence

0.50%probability of exploitation in 30 days
39thpercentile

Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 39% of all known CVEs.

References

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