Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 7, 2013· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2013-2146
CVE-2013-2146
Description
arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
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Affected products
10cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 8 more
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=3.8.8
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <3.8.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f1923820c447e986a9da0fc6bf60c1dccdf0408envdExploitPatch
- git.kernel.orgnvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1173.htmlnvd
- www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.9nvd
- www.mandriva.com/security/advisoriesnvd
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/23nvd
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvd
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