CVE-2013-1848: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-1848: fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumsta...

fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-1848 is an old Linux kernel ext3 filesystem bug. A local user could use a crafted application to trigger format-string behavior in kernel logging paths, possibly leading to higher privileges. The bundle does not show remote exploitation or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most relevant on legacy Linux systems running vulnerable kernels before the relevant vendor fix, especially where untrusted users or applications can execute locally and ext3 is present or used. Treat this as a legacy local privilege-escalation risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but systems still running affected kernels should be remediated because local privilege bugs can support broader compromise after initial access. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel update for CVE-2013-1848.; Upgrade legacy kernels to a version containing the upstream fix.; Prioritize multi-user, shared-hosting, and developer systems with local shell access..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 22, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/8d0c2d10dd72c5292eda7a06231056a4c972e4ccCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=920783CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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