SB2013051604 - Input validation error in linux-vserver (Alpine package)
Published: May 16, 2013 Updated: September 16, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2013051604
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2094)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.