CVE-2013-3301
UnknownEPSS 0.98%
Last modified
CVE-2013-3301 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ftrace implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for write access to the (1) set_ftrace_pid or (2) set_graph_function file, and then making an lseek system call.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The ftrace implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for write access to the (1) set_ftrace_pid or (2) set_graph_function file, and then making an lseek system call.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.1, < 3.2.44 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.49 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.8.8 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Mrg | 2.0 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp3 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1834-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1835-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1836-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1838-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=952197Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-09/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1834-1Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1835-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1836-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1838-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=952197Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-3301?
The ftrace implementation in the Linux kernel before 3.8.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for write access to the (1) set_ftrace_pid or (2) set_graph_function file, and then making an lseek system call.
How severe is CVE-2013-3301?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3301 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3301?
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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