CVE-2013-4254: The validate_event function in arch/arm/kernel/perf_event.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10.8 on the ARM pl...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4254 is a Linux kernel flaw affecting ARM systems before kernel 3.10.8. A local user could potentially gain higher privileges or crash the system. The business risk is highest where untrusted users, workloads, or tenants can run code on older ARM hosts. Exposure is limited to ARM Linux systems running kernels before 3.10.8 or vendor kernels without the backported fix. The bundle lists Ubuntu advisories and upstream Linux references but does not provide a complete affected distribution matrix. Prioritize remediation on older ARM servers, appliances, and multi-user environments. Systems without untrusted local users are lower urgency, but kernel privilege escalation potential makes patch verification important. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected ARM Linux kernels to 3.10.8 or a vendor-fixed kernel.; Apply relevant Ubuntu or distribution kernel security advisories where applicable.; Check vendor guidance for custom, embedded, or long-term ARM kernels..

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Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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