CVE-2013-2546

Low

The report API in the crypto user configuration API in the Linux kernel through 3.8.2 uses an incorrect C library function for copying strings, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-03-15
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-310

CVE-2013-2546 is classified as CWE-310

See CWE-310 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-2546 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-2013-2546?

    CVE-2013-2546 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 . CVE-2013-2546 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2546?

    CVE-2013-2546 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-2013-2546?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-2546. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-2546 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-2546 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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