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The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in...

Low severity Unreviewed Published May 17, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 21, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restrictions via a crafted application.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Dec 9, 2013
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 17, 2022
Last updated Feb 21, 2023

Severity

Low

EPSS score

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(13th percentile)

Weaknesses

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. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2013-4270

GHSA ID

GHSA-6f76-xg48-m996

Source code

No known source code

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