// For flags

CVE-2013-1848

kernel: ext3: format string issues

Severity Score

6.2
*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

1
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.

fs/ext3/super.c en el kernel de Linux antes de v3.8.4 utiliza argumentos incorrectos para funciones en determinadas circunstancias relacionadas con la entrada printk, lo que permite a usuarios locales llevar a cabo ataques de formato de cadena (format-string) y, posiblemente, obtener privilegios a través de una aplicación especialmente diseñada.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
Single
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2013-02-19 CVE Reserved
  • 2013-03-22 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-07 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2024-08-06 First Exploit
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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<= 3.8.3
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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3.8.0
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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3.8.1
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Linux
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Linux Kernel
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3.8.2
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