CVE-2013-6282
HighExploitedPublic exploitThe (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…
Published Nov 20, 2013 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-6282, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-6282
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2013-6282 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Linux Kernel, linux (debian), rootio-linux.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 19, 2013. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including linux 3.6.4-1~experimental.1, Linux Kernel 3.2.54, rootio-linux 3.6.4-1~experimental.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 19, 2013 | Oct 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 6, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 15, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Linux KernelLinux | See advisory | 3.2.54 |
| linuxdebian | See advisory | 3.6.4-1~experimental.1 |
| rootio-linuxrootio | See advisory | 3.6.4-1~experimental.1 |
Patched Releases
linux
3.6.4-1~experimental.1
Linux Kernel
3.2.54
rootio-linux
3.6.4-1~experimental.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 19, 2013
Publicly disclosed
Nov 20, 2013
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 15, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 15, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 15, 2022
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisoryhttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
- advisoryhttps://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/arch/arm/include/asm/uaccess.h?id=8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-6282
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-2067-1
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 O…
Affected: Linux Kernel; linux (debian); rootio-linux. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 19, 2013.
Yes. It was added on Sep 15, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 6, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including linux 3.6.4-1~experimental.1, Linux Kernel 3.2.54, rootio-linux 3.6.4-1~experimental.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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