CVE-2013-0160

Low

The Linux kernel through 3.7.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information about keystroke timing by using the inotify API on the /dev/ptmx device.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-02-18
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

2.1

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

Weakness type

CWE-200

CVE-2013-0160 is a Information Exposure vulnerability

What is Information Exposure?

The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2013-0160?

    CVE-2013-0160 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Information Exposure flaw (CWE-200) . CVE-2013-0160 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-0160?

    CVE-2013-0160 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-0160?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-0160. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-0160 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-0160 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Information Exposure (CWE-200)?

    The product exposes sensitive information to an actor not authorised to see it. View CWE-200 on MITRE CWE →