CVE-2013-2146 (GCVE-0-2013-2146)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2013-06-07 10:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 15:27
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Summary
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.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
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Date Public
2013-04-25 00:00
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