What is CVE-2013-4270?

CVE-2013-4270 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2013-12-09.

Is CVE-2013-4270 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Linux Kernel

CVE-2013-4270

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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.005 (42.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel — versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cvemon

References

secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4270?: CVE-2013-4270 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2013-12-09.
Is CVE-2013-4270 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.