Is CVE-2013-2094 actively exploited?

CVE-2013-2094 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2094?

CVE-2013-2094 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2013-2094?

Patch guidance is available from linux security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2013-2094.

Fix CVE-2013-2094 - HIGH linux linux kernel

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2013-2094?

4 products: linux linux kernel, linux linux kernel, linux linux kernel, linux linux kernel.

Description

The perf_swevent_init function in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted perf_event_open system call.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-189

Metadata

Primary Vendor: LINUX
Published: 5/14/2013
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

linux : linux_kernellinux : linux_kernellinux : linux_kernellinux : linux_kernel

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD