Improper input validation in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2013-6282
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…
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.397 (98.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch)
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Patch)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-6282?
- CVE-2013-6282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2013-11-20.
- How severe is CVE-2013-6282?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2013-6282 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2013-6282 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-09-15), indicating it is being actively exploited. 26 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.