CVE-2013-3231: Infoleak
First published: Mon Apr 22 2013(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <=3.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.9-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.9-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.9-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.9-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =3.9-rc5 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.17-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=c77a4b9cffb6215a15196ec499490d116dfad181
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/103750.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/104480.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-07/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00129.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1645.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/14/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1837-1
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c77a4b9cffb6215a15196ec499490d116dfad181
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2013/4/14/107
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2013-3231
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c77a4b9cffb6215a15196ec499490d116dfad181
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-3231
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2013-3231
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3231
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2013-3231
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-3231?
CVE-2013-3231 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information from kernel memory.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3231?
To fix CVE-2013-3231, update the Linux kernel to version 3.9-rc7 or later.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2013-3231?
CVE-2013-3231 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 3.9-rc7, including 3.9-rc1 through 3.9-rc6.
Can CVE-2013-3231 be exploited by remote attackers?
CVE-2013-3231 primarily allows local users to exploit the vulnerability, not remote attackers.
What mitigation measures can I take against CVE-2013-3231?
Besides updating the kernel, restricting local user access can help mitigate CVE-2013-3231.
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