SB2013091625 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

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SB2013091625 - Input validation error in Linux kernel

Published: September 16, 2013 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013091625
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2896)

The vulnerability allows physically proximate attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a crafted device.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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