CVE-2013-4300

Kernel: net: PID spoofing privilege escalation flaw

Published Sep 25, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-4194 The scm_check_creds function in net/core/scm.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11 performs a capability check in an incorrect namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges via PID spoofing.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1995-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1998-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:38 PM
Reserved
Jun 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 25, 2013, 10:31 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:56 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 22, 2013, 12:00 AM