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CVE-2013-7446

UnknownEPSS 0.63%

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CVE-2013-7446 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.63%

45.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 4.3.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7446?
Use-after-free vulnerability in net/unix/af_unix.c in the Linux kernel before 4.3.3 allows local users to bypass intended AF_UNIX socket permissions or cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted epoll_ctl calls.
How severe is CVE-2013-7446?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7446 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7446?
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