Vulnerability Description
drivers/hid/hid-sony.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SONY is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based out-of-bounds write) via a crafted device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-input&m=137772182814616&w=1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/28/13
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-input&m=137772182814616&w=1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/28/13
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2890?
CVE-2013-2890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). drivers/hid/hid-sony.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SONY is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2013-2890?
CVE-2013-2890 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2890?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.