Is CVE-2013-6282 actively exploited?

Yes. Previdian tracks CVE-2013-6282 as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed.

What exploitation activity has Previdian observed?

Previdian has not yet recorded sensor-observed exploitation attempts for CVE-2013-6282. Our sensors continue to monitor for activity targeting this CVE.

Which versions are affected?

Version-level data is not available; Previdian tracks Linux Kernel.

Yes. CVE-2013-6282 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

CVE-2013-6282 Exploited in the Wild — Linux Kernel

Decision summary

What security teams need to know first

Direct answers before the deeper technical record.

What it is

CVE-2013-6282 is a vulnerability affecting Linux Kernel. 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...

Is it exploited?

Yes. Previdian tracks this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability. Confidence is confirmed. Listed in CISA KEV.

Who is affected?

Linux Kernel.

What should we do?

Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.

Overview

Linux Kernel

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.

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Published: 19 Nov 2013
Exploitation Reported: 15 Sep 2022
Attack vector: Remote
Complexity: Low
Privileges: Low
User interaction: None

CVE References

CVE Record CVE.org · CVE Record https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2013-6282
USN-2067-1 ubuntu.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
40975 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40975/
63734 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/63734
[oss-security] 20131114 CVE-2013-6282 - linux kernel: missing access checks in get_user/put_user on ARM openwall.com · Mailing List http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/14/11
kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5 kernel.org · CVE Record http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.5.5
git.kernel.org git.kernel.org · CVE Record http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=...
codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access-... codeaurora.org · CVE Record http://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/missing-access...
GitHub — torvalds/linux github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8404663f81d212918ff85f493649...

Exploitation evidence

Why Previdian marks this CVE as exploited

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Exploited in the wild

CISA

Recorded 15 Sep 2022

A trusted third party reported exploitation.

Proof of concept available

GitHub

Recorded 19 Dec 2016

Public scanner or PoC coverage increases practical exploitability.

Known exploited vulnerability sources

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Source	Added
CISA First	2022-09-15 00:00 UTC

Detection

Operational artifacts and observed signals

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Observed signals

Request targets
User-Agents
Callback hosts: 0; 0; 0

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Scanner coverage

Metasploit template detected 28 Apr 2025.

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Virtual patch status

No Previdian virtual patch is currently available. Future rules ship for ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF.

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Scanner Artifacts

Scanner and exploit-framework references linked to this CVE.

Scanner	Reference	Detected
Metasploit	https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/android/local/put_user_vroot.rb	28 Apr 2025

Risk and context

Severity, weaknesses, and research context

CVSS v3.1

8.8 High

Potential damage if exploited. Separate from whether attackers are using it.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

39.7%

Estimated chance of exploitation in the next 30 days. Previdian's warning comes from evidence, not this score.

Weaknesses

Improper Input Validation CWE-20

All CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 8.8 High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2.0 7.2 High

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

Potential Proof of Concepts

These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.

put_user_vroot

metasploit · Created Unknown

Metasploit module for CVE-2013-6282

Timeline

From disclosure to observed exploitation

28 Apr 2025
15:02 UTC

Metasploit module available

Exploit module available
28 Apr 2025
15:02 UTC

Public PoC available

Public proof-of-concept code published
15 Sep 2022
00:00 UTC

Added to CISA KEV

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
19 Nov 2013
15:00 UTC

CVE published

Vulnerability disclosed publicly
25 Oct 2013
00:00 UTC

CVE ID reserved

Identifier reserved by the CNA

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  "cve_id": "CVE-2013-6282",
  "confidence": "Confirmed",
  "cvss_score": 8.8,
  "cvss_estimated": false,
  "epss_score": 0.39711,
  "exploit_status": {
    "exploited_in_the_wild": true,
    "active_exploitation_observed": false
  },
  "sensor_telemetry": { "attempts": 0, "sensors": 0 }
}

CVE-2013-6282

Linux Kernel

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