Description
arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
Published: 2013-06-07
Score: 4.7 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-2111 arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
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History

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00035}

epss

{'score': 0.00022}


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Linux Linux Kernel
Redhat Enterprise Linux Enterprise Mrg Openstack
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T15:27:40.861Z

Reserved: 2013-02-19T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2013-2146

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2013-06-07T14:03:19.830

Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040

Link: CVE-2013-2146

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2013-2146 - Bugzilla

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