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

VectorAV: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

ALT-PU-2014-1422
CVE-2013-2898
MGASA-2013-0371
MGASA-2013-0372
MGASA-2013-0373
MGASA-2013-0374
MGASA-2013-0375
OPENSUSE-SU-2014_1677-1
USN-1995-1
USN-1998-1

Affected Products

Alt Linux
Linux Kernel
Suse