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CVE-2013-2094 - Linux Kernel

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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.

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CISA KEVHIGH
CVE ID
CVE-2013-2094
Vendor/project
Linux
Product
Kernel
Vulnerability name
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Date added
2022-09-15
Due date
2022-10-06
Known ransomware campaign use
Unknown
CVSS v3
8.4
CWE-189

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