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CVE-2013-6282
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2013-11-20 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-20
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Linux · Kernel
- Added to catalog
- 2022-09-15
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-10-06
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 3.2.54
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 3.3
Before (exclusive): 3.4.12
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
From (inclusive): 3.5
Before (exclusive): 3.5.5
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
Patch
- http://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access-checks-putusergetuser-kernel-api-cve-2013-6282
Patch
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
Exploit · Patch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
Patch
- http://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access-checks-putusergetuser-kernel-api-cve-2013-6282
Patch
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
Exploit · Patch
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2013-6282
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