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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Information
Published : 2013-05-14 13:55
Updated : 2023-02-12 20:42
NVD link : CVE-2013-2094
Mitre link : CVE-2013-2094
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CWE
CWE-189
Numeric Errors
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel