CVE-2013-4483

kernel: ipc: ipc_rcu_putref refcount races

Published Nov 4, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ipc_rcu_putref function in ipc/util.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 does not properly manage a reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or system crash) via a crafted application.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-4348 The ipc_rcu_putref function in ipc/util.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 does not properly manage a reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or system crash) via a crafted application.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2221-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2223-1 Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2227-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2233-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2234-1 Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2238-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:45 PM
Reserved
Jun 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 4, 2013, 3:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:57 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 29, 2013, 12:00 AM