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 20:55
Updated : 2025-04-11 00:51
NVD link : CVE-2013-2094
Mitre link : CVE-2013-2094
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2013-2094
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-189
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