CVE-2013-6378

CVE-2013-6378 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-189.

Key facts

Description

The lbs_debugfs_write function in drivers/net/wireless/libertas/debugfs.c in the Linux kernel through 3.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by leveraging root privileges for a zero-length write operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6378?
The lbs_debugfs_write function in drivers/net/wireless/libertas/debugfs.c in the Linux kernel through 3.12.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by leveraging root privileges for a zero-length write operation.
How severe is CVE-2013-6378?
CVE-2013-6378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6378 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6378?
CVE-2013-6378 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 274 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6378?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6378 published?
CVE-2013-6378 was published on 2013-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (274)

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