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CVE-2013-2146

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Published: Jun 7, 2013Modified: Apr 29, 2026

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4.7
Vector
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Exploitability: 3.4 / Impact: 6.9
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (9)

Products: Linux: Linux Kernel
Linux
1 product
Linux Kernel
Configuration A
9 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Linux
Linux Kernel
Up to 3.8.8
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.0
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.1
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.2
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.3
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.4
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.5
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.6
Linux Kernel
Version 3.8.7

Related CWEs

CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

References (14)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
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ExploitPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitPatch

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