CVE-2013-2898
Lowdrivers/hid/hid-sensor-hub.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SENSOR_HUB is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted device.
CVSS 2.0 score
1.9
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2013-2898 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability
What is Improper Input Validation?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-2898 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1995-1
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1998-1
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2013-2898 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-2898?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-2898. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2013-2898 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2013-2898 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?
The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →