ID:6377 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2013-1763

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6377 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2013-1763

ID:6377 - Exploit for Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2013-1763

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU43049
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-1763
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Array index error in the __sock_diag_rcv_msg function in net/core/sock_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.10 allows local users to gain privileges via a large family value in a Netlink message.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.