CVE-2013-4254

Name: CVE-2013-4254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-08-25T03:27:32.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-4254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The validate_event function in arch/arm/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.8 on the ARM platform allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by adding a hardware event to an event group led by a software event.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The validate_event function in arch/arm/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.8 on the ARM platform allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by adding a hardware event to an event group led by a software event.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 3.10.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.0
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10.6

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4254?

How severe is CVE-2013-4254?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4254?

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Source: NVD / NIST