CVE-2013-4300

High

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-09-25
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2013-4300 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

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2013-4300?

    CVE-2013-4300 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2013-4300 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-4300?

    CVE-2013-4300 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4300?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2013-4300 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2013-4300 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2013-4300 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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