CVE-2013-1929 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in the tg3_read_vpd function within the Linux kernel, specifically affecting versions prior to 3.8.6. This vulnerability allows a physically proximate attacker to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code by supplying crafted firmware with an excessively long string in the Vital Product Data (VPD) structure. With a CVSS score of 4.4, it is considered a medium-severity vulnerability requiring local access and moderate attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.8.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.8.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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