Linux Kernel 'perf_trace_event_perm()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	64318
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-2930
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Dec 10 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Mar 19 2015 09:44AM
Credit:	Dave Jones and Vince Weaver
Vulnerable:	Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386 Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64 Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server 2
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel 'perf_trace_event_perm()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions with elevated privileges.

Linux Kernel 'perf_trace_event_perm()' Function Local Security Bypass 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_trace_event_perm()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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

Linux Kernel 'perf_trace_event_perm()' Function Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)