CVE-2012-2313

Low

The rio_ioctl function in drivers/net/ethernet/dlink/dl2k.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.7 does not restrict access to the SIOCSMIIREG command, which allows local users to write data to an Ethernet adapter via an ioctl call.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-06-13
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.2

out of 10
Low
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Weakness type

CWE-264

CVE-2012-2313 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability

What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?

Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2012-2313 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-2313?

    CVE-2012-2313 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2012-2313 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2313?

    CVE-2012-2313 has a CVSS score of 1.2 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2313?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2012-2313. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2012-2313 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2012-2313 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?

    Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →