CVE-2013-4299

Medium

Interpretation conflict in drivers/md/dm-snap-persistent.c in the Linux kernel through 3.11.6 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via a crafted mapping to a snapshot block device.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-10-24
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.0

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

Weakness type

CWE-200

CVE-2013-4299 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

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-4299 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-2013-4299?

    CVE-2013-4299 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10 , classified as an Information Exposure flaw (CWE-200) . CVE-2013-4299 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-4299?

    CVE-2013-4299 has a CVSS score of 6.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-4299?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-4299. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-4299 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-4299 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 →

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