CVE-2013-2548: The crypto_report_one function in crypto/crypto_user.c in the report API in the crypto user configuration A...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Linux kernel flaw could let a local user with CAP_NET_ADMIN read sensitive data from kernel memory. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and KEV does not list active exploitation. The main business concern is older or unpatched Linux systems where that capability is granted too broadly. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or vendor kernels lacking the upstream fix, especially where local users, services, or containers receive CAP_NET_ADMIN. Public internet exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat as a targeted legacy hardening issue, not an emergency internet-wide event. Prioritize systems that are old, multi-user, or grant CAP_NET_ADMIN broadly, because the flaw may expose sensitive kernel memory. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates referencing CVE-2013-2548.; Confirm the upstream commit is present or backported.; Reduce CAP_NET_ADMIN to only trusted workloads and administrators..

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

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