CVE-2013-2232

CVE-2013-2232 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The ip6_sk_dst_check function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by using an AF_INET6 socket for a connection to an IPv4 interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2232?
The ip6_sk_dst_check function in net/ipv6/ip6_output.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by using an AF_INET6 socket for a connection to an IPv4 interface.
How severe is CVE-2013-2232?
CVE-2013-2232 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2232 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2232?
CVE-2013-2232 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 254 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2232?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2232 published?
CVE-2013-2232 was published on 2013-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (254)

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