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Case File

CVE-2013-4270

LOW · CVSS 3.6 EPSS 0.55% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-12-09 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2013-4270
Severity
LOW
CVSS
3.6
EPSS
0.55%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The net_ctl_permissions function in net/sysctl_net.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.5 does not properly determine uid and gid values, which allows local users to bypass intended /proc/sys/net restrictions via a crafted application.