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CVE-2013-4300

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Published: Sep 25, 2013Modified: Apr 29, 2026

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7.2
Vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 10.0
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (5)

Products: Linux: Linux Kernel
1 product
Linux Kernel
Configuration A
5 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Linux
From 3.8.6 to 3.9
Version 3.9 rc1
Version 3.9 rc2
Version 3.9 rc3
Version 3.9 rc4

Related CWEs

References (14)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
ExploitMailing ListPatch
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: secalert@redhat.com
ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitMailing ListPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitPatch
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch

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