How severe is CVE-2013-4579?

CVE-2013-4579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-4579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4579?

CVE-2013-4579 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 273 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4579?

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

When was CVE-2013-4579 published?

CVE-2013-4579 was published on 2013-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-4579

CVE-2013-4579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2013-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ath9k_htc_set_bssid_mask function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath9k/htc_drv_main.c in the Linux kernel through 3.12 uses a BSSID masking approach to determine the set of MAC addresses on which a Wi-Fi device is listening, which allows remote attackers to discover the original MAC address after spoofing by sending a series of packets to MAC addresses with certain bit manipulations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-4579?: The ath9k_htc_set_bssid_mask function in drivers/net/wireless/ath/ath9k/htc_drv_main.c in the Linux kernel through 3.12 uses a BSSID masking approach to determine the set of MAC addresses on which a Wi-Fi device is listening, which allows remote attackers to discover the original MAC address after spoofing by sending a series of packets to MAC addresses with certain bit manipulations.
How severe is CVE-2013-4579?: CVE-2013-4579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-4579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-4579?: CVE-2013-4579 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 273 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-4579 published?: CVE-2013-4579 was published on 2013-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (273)

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