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DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2094

DEBIAN-CVE-2013-2094 PUBLISHED CVSS 8.399999618530273 HIGH

The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.

Risk Scores

CVSS 3.1
8.399999618530273
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:13linux0, 0, 0
Debian:11linux0, 0, 0
Debian:14linux0, 0, 0
Debian:12linux0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • May 14, 2013 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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