CVE-2013-7339

CVE-2013-7339 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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-476.

Key facts

Description

The rds_ib_laddr_check function in net/rds/ib.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a bind system call for an RDS socket on a system that lacks RDS transports.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-7339?
The rds_ib_laddr_check function in net/rds/ib.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a bind system call for an RDS socket on a system that lacks RDS transports.
How severe is CVE-2013-7339?
CVE-2013-7339 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-7339 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-2013-7339?
CVE-2013-7339 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-7339?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-7339 published?
CVE-2013-7339 was published on 2014-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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