CVE-2013-4270
lowpriority · track · 14EPSS 0.005 · 46 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
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.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- Fixedkernel-rt-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.src as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-debug-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-debug-debuginfo-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-debug-devel-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-debuginfo-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-debuginfo-common-x86_64-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-devel-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-doc-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.noarch as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-firmware-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.noarch as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-trace-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-trace-debuginfo-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-trace-devel-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfo-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100 - Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-devel-0:3.8.13-rt27.33.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0100
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · low–medium · 3.1–4.7
weaknesses
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affected products (250)
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advisories (1)
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- RHSA-2014:0100Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security and bug fix update2014-01-28csaf · redhat_csafUS
Updated kernel-rt packages that fix multiple security issues and several bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2.4. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having important security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.
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sources
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references (19)
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- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2433c8f094a008895e66f25bd1773cdb01c91d01cnnvd
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0100.htmlcnnvd
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.5cnnvd
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2049-1cnnvd
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1027752cnnvd
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/2433c8f094a008895e66f25bd1773cdb01c91d01cnnvd
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.5Patchcnnvd
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2433c8f094a008895e66f25bd1773cdb01c91d01enisa_euvd
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