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CVE-2013-4270

The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users…

Impact

The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restrictions via a crafted application.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 3.11.4
Versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4

Weakness classification

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