CVE-2013-2128

Medium

Description

The tcp_read_sock function in net/ipv4/tcp.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skb consumption, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted splice system call for a TCP socket.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJun 7, 2013
First seenJun 7, 2013

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel2.6.34 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 2.6.342.6.34

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CVE-2013-2128 · Linux Kernel · Dark Radar