CVE-2013-4343
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4343 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in drivers/net/tun.c in the Linux kernel through 3.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability and providing an invalid tuntap interface name in a TUNSETIFF ioctl call.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in drivers/net/tun.c in the Linux kernel through 3.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability and providing an invalid tuntap interface name in a TUNSETIFF ioctl call.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.8, < 3.10.16 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.11.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.10 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00071.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00048.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=137889490510745&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1490.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg250066.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2020-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2023-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2049-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1007733Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00071.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00048.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=137889490510745&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1490.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/09/12/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg250066.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2020-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2023-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2049-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1007733Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4343?
Use-after-free vulnerability in drivers/net/tun.c in the Linux kernel through 3.11.1 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability and providing an invalid tuntap interface name in a TUNSETIFF ioctl call.
How severe is CVE-2013-4343?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4343 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4343?
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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