CVE-2013-3230: Infoleak

Published Apr 22, 2013
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

The l2tpip6recvmsg function in net/l2tp/l2tpip6.c in the Linux kern ...

Debian

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel<=3.9
Linux Linux kernel=3.9-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=3.9-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=3.9-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=3.9-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=3.9-rc5
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.27-1

Event History

Apr 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:02 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:57 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:35 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3230?

CVE-2013-3230 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information from kernel stack memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3230?

To fix CVE-2013-3230, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.9-rc7 or later, or apply the relevant security patches provided by your distribution.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2013-3230?

CVE-2013-3230 affects all Linux kernel versions prior to 3.9-rc7, including 3.9-rc1 through 3.9-rc6.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-3230?

Local users of affected Linux kernel versions may be able to exploit CVE-2013-3230 to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2013-3230?

The impact of CVE-2013-3230 is that it can allow local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory.

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