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CVE-2013-2146

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.

Published

2013-06-07T14:03:19.830

Last Modified

2025-04-11T00:51:21.963

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 4.7 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

  • Access Vector: LOCAL
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: NONE
  • Availability Impact: COMPLETE
Exploitability Score

3.4

Impact Score

6.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-20
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System linux linux_kernel ≤ 3.8.8 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.0 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.1 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.2 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.3 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.4 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.5 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.6 Yes
Operating System linux linux_kernel 3.8.7 Yes
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