CVE-2013-3076: The crypto API in the Linux kernel through 3.9-rc8 does not initialize certain length variables, which allo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3076 is a Linux kernel information leak. A local user could cause parts of kernel stack memory to be returned through the kernel crypto API. This is not described as remote code execution, but leaked kernel data can weaken system isolation and may support broader attacks when chained with other flaws. Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems running kernels through 3.9-rc8 or vendor kernels that had not incorporated the upstream fix. The bundle references Fedora, Ubuntu, openSUSE, and SUSE advisories, but does not provide a complete affected-version matrix. Treat this as a patch hygiene and multi-user system risk. It is unlikely to be an emergency absent local attacker exposure, but it should be closed on shared, legacy, or internet-facing service hosts where local compromise would have high impact. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel update for each Linux distribution.; Confirm the running kernel includes the upstream fix or vendor backport.; Prioritize shared systems with untrusted local users or workloads..

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Jun 14, 2026, 22:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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