CVE-2013-1979

The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows…

published May 3, 2013

CVSS
—
EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00418 · 35.0th percentile
Published
2013-05-03T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAY 10:00Z
    The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows…
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