CVE-2013-2146 in Kernel
Summary
arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
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Reservation
02/19/2013
Disclosure
06/07/2013
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8992 | Linux Kernel SNB/SNB-EP input validation | 20 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2013-2146 |