PT-2013-4016 · Linux+2 · Linux Kernel+2
Kees Cook
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Published
2013-09-13
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Updated
2014-12-21
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CVE-2013-2898
CVSS v2.0
1.9
Low
| Vector | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 3.11
Description
The issue allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted device, specifically affecting the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem when CONFIG HID SENSOR HUB is enabled.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to 3.11, consider disabling the CONFIG HID SENSOR HUB configuration to minimize the risk of exploitation until a patch is available.
Exploit
Fix
RCE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse