CVE-2013-6282
HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)
Description
The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the v6k and v7 ARM platforms do not validate certain addresses, which allows attackers to read or modify the contents of arbitrary kernel memory locations via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild against Android devices in October and November 2013.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedNov 20, 2013
First seenNov 20, 2013
Added to KEVSep 15, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-20Improper input validation
How to fix
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA due date: Oct 6, 2022Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.54, 3.4.12, 3.5.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.2.54, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.4.12, 3.5 ≤ v < 3.5.5 | 3.2.54, 3.4.12, 3.5.5 |
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