SUSE Linux update for the Linux Kernel (x86)



| Updated: 2022-09-16
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2013-2094
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33902

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2094

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 11

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-05/msg00008.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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