CVE-2013-6282
Confirmed PUBLISHEDThe (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,...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Nov 19, 2013
- Exploitation Reported
- Sep 15, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- USN-2067-1 ubuntu.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
- 40975 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
- 63734 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
- [oss-security] 20131114 CVE-2013-6282 - linux kernel: missing access checks in get_user/put_user on ARM openwall.com · Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
- kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5 kernel.org · CVE Record http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5
Show 3 more references
- git.kernel.org git.kernel.org · CVE Record http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=...
- codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access-... codeaurora.org · CVE Record http://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access...
- GitHub — torvalds/linux github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649...
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-09-15 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/android/local/put_user_vroot.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-09-15 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2016-12-19 16:14:18 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Input Validation
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/android/local/put_user_vroot.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2016-12-19 16:14:18 UTC · 20 stars
CVE-2013-6282 proof of concept for Android
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC almost 4 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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16:14 UTC over 9 years ago16:14 UTC · over 9 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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15:00 UTC over 12 years ago15:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 12 years ago00:00 UTC · over 12 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2013-6282
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