Vulnerability Description
drivers/hid/hid-sensor-hub.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SENSOR_HUB is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted device.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-input&m=137772191114645&w=1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/28/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1995-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1998-1
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-input&m=137772191114645&w=1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/28/13
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1995-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1998-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). drivers/hid/hid-sensor-hub.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SENSOR_HUB is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sens...
How severe is CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.