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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
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 |
USN-1995-1 | Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1998-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T16:38:01.907Z
Reserved: 2013-06-12T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2013-4300
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-09-25T10:31:29.160
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2013-4300
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN