CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: fs/ext3/super.c in the linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: HIGH
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2013-03-22
Last Modified Date: 2014-02-07