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. CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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Security context
Source reference: kev:CVE-2013-6282
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- Related CVEs
- CVE-2013-6282
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