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CVE-2013-4512

UnknownEPSS 0.48%

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CVE-2013-4512 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the exitcode_proc_write function in arch/um/kernel/exitcode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging root privileges for a write operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the exitcode_proc_write function in arch/um/kernel/exitcode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging root privileges for a write operation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.48%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.11.7—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3—
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.44—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.45—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.46—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.47—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.48—

Showing 50 of 237 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4512?
Buffer overflow in the exitcode_proc_write function in arch/um/kernel/exitcode.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging root privileges for a write operation.
How severe is CVE-2013-4512?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4512 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4512?
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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Source: NVD / NIST