CVE-2013-1979

kernel: net: incorrect SCM_CREDENTIALS passing

Published May 3, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2669-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-1967 The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1815-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1833-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1839-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1880-1 Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1881-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1882-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1883-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:20 PM
Reserved
Feb 19, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 3, 2013, 11:57 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:52 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 23, 2013, 12:00 AM