CVE-2013-1763
HighArray index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.
CVSS 2.0 score
7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2013-1763 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-1763 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Mailing List
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Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24555Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/24746Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit-DBhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33336Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Broken Link
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Broken Link
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Mailing List
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1749-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1750-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1751-1Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6e601a53566d84e1ffd25e7b6fe0b6894ffd79c0
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2013-1763?
CVE-2013-1763 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2013-1763 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-1763?
CVE-2013-1763 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-1763?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-1763. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2013-1763 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2013-1763 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →