CVE-2013-4254
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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.
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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 |
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