CVE-2013-2851
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CVE-2013-2851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the register_disk function in block/genhd.c in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging root access and writing format string specifiers to /sys/module/md_mod/parameters/new_array in order to create a crafted /dev/md device name.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Format string vulnerability in the register_disk function in block/genhd.c in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging root access and writing format string specifiers to /sys/module/md_mod/parameters/new_array in order to create a crafted /dev/md device name.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.9.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.9 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.9.0 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.9.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.9.2 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.9.3 | — |
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