CVE-2013-6282
The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the v6k and v7 ARM platforms do not validate certain addresses…
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-09-15, remediation due 2022-10-06)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-20
- Published
- 2013-11-20
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
The (1) get_user and (2) put_user API functions in the Linux kernel before 3.5.5 on the v6k and v7 ARM platforms do not validate certain addresses, which allows attackers to read or modify the contents of arbitrary kernel memory locations via a crafted application, as exploited in the wild against Android devices in October and November 2013.
Affected products
- linux linux kernel
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-10-06.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
- http://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access-checks-putusergetuser-kernel-api-cve-2013-6282
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
FAQ
Is CVE-2013-6282 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2013-6282 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-09-15, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-10-06. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6282?
CVE-2013-6282 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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