CVE-2013-1774

CVE-2013-1774 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

The chase_port function in drivers/usb/serial/io_ti.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via an attempted /dev/ttyUSB read or write operation on a disconnected Edgeport USB serial converter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1774?
The chase_port function in drivers/usb/serial/io_ti.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.4 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via an attempted /dev/ttyUSB read or write operation on a disconnected Edgeport USB serial converter.
How severe is CVE-2013-1774?
CVE-2013-1774 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1774 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1774?
CVE-2013-1774 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 176 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1774?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1774 published?
CVE-2013-1774 was published on 2013-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (176)

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