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CVE-2013-6282

Linux | KernelAdded 2022-09-15Remediation Deadline 2022-10-06

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

The get_user and put_user API functions of the Linux kernel fail to validate the target address when being used on ARM v6k/v7 platforms. This allows an application to read and write kernel memory which could lead to privilege escalation.

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-20

References