CVE-2013-2596
Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Linux, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Oct 6, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Integer overflow in the fb_mmap function in drivers/video/fbmem.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, as used in a certain Motorola build of Android 4.1.2 and other products, allows local users to create a read-write memory mapping for the entirety of kernel memory, and consequently gain privileges, via crafted /dev/graphics/fb0 mmap2 system calls, as demonstrated by the Motochopper pwn program.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux | >= 2.6.12, < 3.0.75; >= 3.1, < 3.2.45; >= 3.3, < 3.4.42; >= 3.5, < 3.8.9 | 3.0.75; 3.2.45; 3.4.42; 3.8.9 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2013-2596 scored CVSS 7.8: Linux Kernel, Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Kernel systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2013-2596: Linux Kernel, Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Linux Kernel. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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