VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2013-1848
CVSS score6.2 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.58%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2013-03-22
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Description
fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.
Weakness classification
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation