CVE-2013-2930
LowThe perf_trace_event_perm function in kernel/trace/trace_event_perf.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.2 does not properly restrict access to the perf subsystem, which allows local users to enable function tracing via a crafted application.
CVSS 2.0 score
3.6
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-264CVE-2013-2930 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability
What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-2930 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2068-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2070-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2071-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2072-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2074-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2075-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2076-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2112-1
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=12ae030d54ef250706da5642fc7697cc60ad0df7
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/12ae030d54ef250706da5642fc7697cc60ad0df7
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2013-2930?
CVE-2013-2930 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2013-2930 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-2013-2930?
CVE-2013-2930 has a CVSS score of 3.6 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2930?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-2930. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2013-2930 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2013-2930 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 Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →