CVE-2013-4300

CVE-2013-4300 describes a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically affecting versions prior to 3.11. The flaw resides in the scm_check_creds function, where a capability check is performed in an incorrect namespace, enabling local users to gain elevated privileges through PID spoofing. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2, indicating high severity with local access, low attack complexity, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.