CVE-2013-2852

Medium

Format string vulnerability in the b43_request_firmware function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/main.c in the Broadcom B43 wireless driver in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging root access and including format string specifiers in an fwpostfix modprobe parameter, leading to improper construction of an error message.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-06-07
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-134

CVE-2013-2852 is classified as CWE-134

See CWE-134 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-2852 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-2013-2852?

    CVE-2013-2852 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 . CVE-2013-2852 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2852?

    CVE-2013-2852 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2852?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-2852. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-2852 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-2852 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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