CVE-2013-2898

CVE-2013-2898 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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

drivers/hid/hid-sensor-hub.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SENSOR_HUB is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-2898?
drivers/hid/hid-sensor-hub.c in the Human Interface Device (HID) subsystem in the Linux kernel through 3.11, when CONFIG_HID_SENSOR_HUB is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted device.
How severe is CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-2898 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-2898?
CVE-2013-2898 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-2013-2898?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-2898 published?
CVE-2013-2898 was published on 2013-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (259)

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