CVE-2013-4205
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the unshare_userns function in kernel/user_namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an invalid CLONE_NEWUSER unshare call.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the unshare_userns function in kernel/user_namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an invalid CLONE_NEWUSER unshare call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.10.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.2 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.8 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.9 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.12 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.14 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.15 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.17 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.18 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.19 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.20 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.21 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.23 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.24 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.25 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.26 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.27 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.28 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.29 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.30 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.31 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.32 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.33 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.34 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.35 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.36 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.37 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.38 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.39 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.40 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.41 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.42 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.43 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.44 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.45 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.46 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.47 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.48 | — |
Showing 50 of 215 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4205?
Memory leak in the unshare_userns function in kernel/user_namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an invalid CLONE_NEWUSER unshare call.
How severe is CVE-2013-4205?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4205?
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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