CVE-2013-2930

kernel: perf/ftrace: insufficient check in perf_trace_event_perm()

Published Dec 9, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The perf_trace_event_perm function in kernel/trace/trace_event_perf.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly restrict access to the perf subsystem, which allows local users to enable function tracing via a crafted application.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2869 The perf_trace_event_perm function in kernel/trace/trace_event_perf.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly restrict access to the perf subsystem, which allows local users to enable function tracing via a crafted application.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2068-1 Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2070-1 Linux kernel (Saucy HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2071-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2072-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2074-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2075-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2076-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2112-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities
History

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Chrome
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 3:52 PM
Reserved
Apr 11, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 9, 2013, 6:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:54 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 9, 2013, 12:00 AM