Main Vulnerability Database SB2013091626

SB2013091626 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel

Published: September 16, 2013 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013091626

Severity

Medium

Patch available

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Local access

Highest impact Denial of service

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-2897)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via a crafted device.

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.