Linux Kernel 'perf' Utility CVE-2013-1060 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	62248
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-1060
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Sep 05 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 11 2013 12:10AM
Credit:	Vasily Kulikov
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64 Linux kernel
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'perf' Utility CVE-2013-1060 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to gain root privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Linux Kernel 'perf' Utility CVE-2013-1060 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel 'perf' Utility CVE-2013-1060 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel 'perf' Utility CVE-2013-1060 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)