CVE-2013-0217

CVE-2013-0217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Memory leak in drivers/net/xen-netback/netback.c in the Xen netback functionality in the Linux kernel before 3.7.8 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering certain error conditions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0217?
Memory leak in drivers/net/xen-netback/netback.c in the Xen netback functionality in the Linux kernel before 3.7.8 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering certain error conditions.
How severe is CVE-2013-0217?
CVE-2013-0217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0217 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0217?
CVE-2013-0217 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 170 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0217?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0217 published?
CVE-2013-0217 was published on 2013-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (170)

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