CVE-2013-2888

CVE-2013-2888 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

Multiple array index errors in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11 allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted device that provides an invalid Report ID.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2888?
Multiple array index errors in drivers/hid/hid-core.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11 allow physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted device that provides an invalid Report ID.
How severe is CVE-2013-2888?
CVE-2013-2888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-2888 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-2013-2888?
CVE-2013-2888 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 259 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-2888?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2888 published?
CVE-2013-2888 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (259)

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