CVE-2013-0268

6.2 MEDIUM 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The msr_open function in arch/x86/kernel/msr.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.6 allows local users to bypass intended capability restrictions by executing a crafted application as root, as demonstrated by msr32.c.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2013-02-18 04:41 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:49 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2013-02-18 04:41 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:49 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-264
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 3.7.5
Linux Kernel 3.0
Linux Kernel 3.0.1
Linux Kernel 3.0.2
Linux Kernel 3.0.3
Linux Kernel 3.0.4
Linux Kernel 3.0.5
Linux Kernel 3.0.6

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record