CVE-2013-2146

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.

CVSS v2.0

4.7 MEDIUMAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS

0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 41th percentile

Published

2013-06-07

Updated

2024-08-06

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• torvalds/linux/commit/f1923820c447e986a9da0fc6bf60c1dccdf0408e

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry

Related

• CVE-2011-4324
• CVE-2013-1828
• CVE-2014-3144
• CVE-2014-3145
• CVE-2014-3687
• CVE-2013-2143