The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application.
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Advisories
Source | ID | Title |
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DSA-2669-1 | linux security update |
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EUVD-2013-1967 | The scm_set_cred function in include/net/scm.h in the Linux kernel before 3.8.11 uses incorrect uid and gid values during credentials passing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. |
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USN-1815-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1833-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1839-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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USN-1880-1 | Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities |
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USN-1881-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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USN-1882-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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USN-1883-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T15:20:37.332Z
Reserved: 2013-02-19T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2013-1979

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2013-05-03T11:57:45.707
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2013-1979


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