CVE-2013-1928: Infoleak
Published Apr 8, 2013
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Linux kernel built with Digital Video Broadcasting(CONFIGDVB) support are vulnerable to an information leak issue. The leak could occurs via an ioctl(VIDEOSETSPUPALETTE) call on a device file under - /dev/dvb/ - tree.
Upstream fix: ------------- -> https://git.kernel.org/linus/12176503366885edd542389eed3aaf94be163fdb
Reference: ---------- -> http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/05/3
— Red Hat
The dovideosetspupalette function in fs/compatioctl.c in the Linux kernel before 3.6.5 on unspecified architectures lacks a certain error check, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via a crafted VIDEOSETSPUPALETTE ioctl call on a /dev/dvb device.
— Launchpad
Affected Software
197 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=3.6.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.0-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.30
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.31
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.32
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.33
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.34
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.35
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.36
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.37
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.38
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.39
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.40
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.41
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.42
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.43
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.44
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.45
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.46
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.47
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.48
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.49
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.50
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.51
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.52
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.53
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.54
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.55
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.56
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.57
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.58
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.59
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.60
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.61
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.62
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.63
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.64
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.65
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.66
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.67
Linux Linux kernel=3.0.68
Linux Linux kernel=3.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.1.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.2-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.2.30
Linux Linux kernel=3.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.3-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.3.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc6
Linux Linux kernel=3.4-rc7
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.8
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.10
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.11
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.12
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.13
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.14
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.15
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.16
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.17
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.18
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.19
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.20
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.21
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.22
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.23
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.24
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.25
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.26
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.27
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.28
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.29
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.30
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.31
Linux Linux kernel=3.4.32
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.3
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.4
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.5
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.5.7
Linux Linux kernel=3.6
Linux Linux kernel=3.6.1
Linux Linux kernel=3.6.2
Linux Linux kernel=3.6.3
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Remediation
Event History
Apr 8, 2013
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 29, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:01 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·02:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1928?
CVE-2013-1928 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause an information leak.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1928?
To fix CVE-2013-1928, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel, specifically version 3.6.4 or later.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2013-1928?
CVE-2013-1928 affects Linux kernel versions up to and including 3.6.4 and certain 3.0 release candidates.
4
What issue does CVE-2013-1928 exploit?
CVE-2013-1928 exploits an information leak issue through an ioctl call on a device file under the /dev/dvb/ directory.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1928?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2013-1928 other than applying the necessary updates to the Linux kernel.