How severe is CVE-2013-1827?

CVE-2013-1827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1827?

CVE-2013-1827 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1827?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1827 published?

CVE-2013-1827 was published on 2013-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1827

CVE-2013-1827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2013-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

net/dccp/ccid.h in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for a certain (1) sender or (2) receiver getsockopt call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1827?: net/dccp/ccid.h in the Linux kernel before 3.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for a certain (1) sender or (2) receiver getsockopt call.
How severe is CVE-2013-1827?: CVE-2013-1827 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1827?: CVE-2013-1827 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1827 published?: CVE-2013-1827 was published on 2013-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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