CVE-2013-7027

Medium

The ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init function in net/wireless/radiotap.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not check whether a frame contains any data outside of the header, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted header.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-12-09
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.1

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

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2013-7027 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2013-7027 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-2013-7027?

    CVE-2013-7027 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2013-7027 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2013-7027?

    CVE-2013-7027 has a CVSS score of 6.1 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-7027?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2013-7027. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2013-7027 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2013-7027 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

  • What is Buffer Overflow (CWE-119)?

    The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. View CWE-119 on MITRE CWE →

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