CVE-2013-1763 is an array index error in the Linux kernel's sock_diag_rcv_msg function, affecting versions prior to 3.7.10. This vulnerability allows local users to gain privileges by sending a Netlink message with a large family value. With a CVSS score of 7.2, it is a high-severity vulnerability with local attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog, multiple public exploits exist on ExploitDB, indicating readily available exploit code. Despite this, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 3.3, < 3.4.34CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.5, < 3.7.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 3.8, < 3.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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