Vulnerability Description
The tcp_read_sock function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skb consumption, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted splice system call for a TCP socket.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/29/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=968484Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/baff42ab1494528907bf4d5870359e31711746aPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1051.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/05/29/11Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=968484Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/baff42ab1494528907bf4d5870359e31711746aPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2128?
CVE-2013-2128 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The tcp_read_sock function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skb consumption, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a craf...
How severe is CVE-2013-2128?
CVE-2013-2128 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2128?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.