Vulnerability Description
Multiple array index errors in drivers/hid/hid-multitouch.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_MULTITOUCH is enabled, allow physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption, or NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a crafted device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-input&m=137772190214635&w=1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/28/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62044
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2015-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2016-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2019-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2020-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2021-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2022-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2023-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2024-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2038-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2039-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2897?
CVE-2013-2897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Multiple array index errors in drivers/hid/hid-multitouch.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_MULTITOUCH is enabled, allow physically prox...
How severe is CVE-2013-2897?
CVE-2013-2897 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-2013-2897?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.