Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2013-2094
The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
8.4
HIGH
Exploitability:2.6
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:47.71%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-189 ↗CWE-189 (via CISA KEV)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | all |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2013-02-19T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2013-05-14T20:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2013-04-12 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-22T00:05:42 |
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