CVE-2013-6282

HIGHNVD 8.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-09-15), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 8.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 5 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
8.8
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS: 40%CVSS: 8.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

A fix is available — apply it.

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.

CVSS v3
8.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EPSS
98.4%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

November 20, 2013

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (5)

Auto-updated May 2, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. No patch confirmed yet.
generic🔴 Active Exploitation

Google Android - get_user/put_user (Metasploit) - Android local Exploit

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
generic

ARM: 7527/1: uaccess: explicitly check __user pointer when !CPU_USE_D… · torvalds/linux@8404663 · GitHub

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649a7991209fa04
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
generic

oss-security - CVE-2013-6282 - linux kernel: missing access checks in get_user/put_user on ARM

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
generic
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5

Patch Availability(1)

Vendor / EcosystemFixed in / PatchReleasedSource
ubuntulinux-image-3.2.0-1442-omap4 (3.2.0-1442.61) @ precise2026-07-07ubuntu

Patches are aggregated from vendor advisories (Red Hat, Microsoft, Cisco, GitHub) and package ecosystems (OSV, GHSA). Multiple rows for the same upstream release have been deduplicated.

Weakness Classification(1)

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All Vendor Advisories

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Publicly available exploits

(7 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 GitHub PoCs) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-40975✓ verified
    First seen Dec 29, 2016

    Google Android - get_user/put_user (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • GitHub PoCtimwr/CVE-2013-6282
    First seen Dec 19, 2016

    CVE-2013-6282 proof of concept for Android

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-31574
    First seen Feb 11, 2014

    Linux Kernel < 3.4.5 (Android 4.2.2/4.4 ARM) - Local Privilege Escalation

    Open source ↗
  • GitHub PoCjeboo/bypasslkm
    First seen Dec 21, 2013

    Using CVE-2013-6282 to bypass Samsung kernel module authentication

    Open source ↗
  • GitHub PoCfi01/libget_user_exploit
    First seen Nov 28, 2013

    CVE-2013-6282 exploit

    Open source ↗
  • GitHub PoCfi01/libput_user_exploit
    First seen Nov 18, 2013

    CVE-2013-6282 exploit

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/android/local/put_user_vroot✓ verified
    First seen Sep 6, 2013

    Android get_user/put_user Exploit

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2013-6282?
CVE-2013-6282 is a high vulnerability published on November 20, 2013. The (1) getuser and (2) putuser 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…
When was CVE-2013-6282 disclosed?
CVE-2013-6282 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 20, 2013, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2013-6282 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2013-6282 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 15, 2022, affecting Linux Kernel. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6282?
CVE-2013-6282 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2013-6282?
CVE-2013-6282 affects Linux Kernel. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2013-6282?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2013-6282, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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