CVE-2013-1763

Name: CVE-2013-1763
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-02-28T19:55:01.417+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1763 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.. EPSS estimates a 4.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.18%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.3, < 3.4.34
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.5, < 3.7.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 3.8, < 3.8.1

References

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/12Mailing List
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24555Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24746Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.10Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176Broken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/24/3Mailing List
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1749-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1750-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1751-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=915052Issue Tracking
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0Patch
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00004.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/25/12Mailing List
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24555Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24746Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33336Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.7.10Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176Broken Link
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/02/24/3Mailing List
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1749-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1750-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1751-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=915052Issue Tracking
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0Patch

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1763?

Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.

How severe is CVE-2013-1763?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1763 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1763?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST