Vulnerability Description
fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.8.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00005.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0928.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1026.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1051.html
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.4
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/20/8
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1809-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1811-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1812-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1813-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1814-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=920783
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8d0c2d10dd72c5292eda7a06231056a4c972e4cExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1848?
CVE-2013-1848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and p...
How severe is CVE-2013-1848?
CVE-2013-1848 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1848?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.