CVE-2013-2164

CVE-2013-2164 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The mmc_ioctl_cdrom_read_data function in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in the Linux kernel through 3.10 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a read operation on a malfunctioning CD-ROM drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2164?
The mmc_ioctl_cdrom_read_data function in drivers/cdrom/cdrom.c in the Linux kernel through 3.10 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a read operation on a malfunctioning CD-ROM drive.
How severe is CVE-2013-2164?
CVE-2013-2164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2164 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2164?
CVE-2013-2164 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 259 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2164?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2164 published?
CVE-2013-2164 was published on 2013-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (259)

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