CVE-2013-3233: The llcp_sock_recvmsg function in net/nfc/llcp/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9-rc7 does not initializ...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3233 is a Linux kernel NFC LLCP flaw that could let a local user read unintended data from kernel stack memory. It is an information disclosure issue, not remote code execution in the supplied evidence. Business urgency depends on whether systems run affected kernels with local user access. Exposure is mainly Linux systems using affected kernel versions or vendor kernels before the relevant backported fixes. Risk is higher on multi-user systems or any host where untrusted users can execute local code. The bundle does not identify specific packaged versions beyond vendor advisories. Handle through normal vulnerability remediation with priority for shared or multi-user Linux systems. There is no supplied evidence of active exploitation, but kernel memory disclosure can weaken security boundaries and support later attacks. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using vendor-supported packages or the upstream fix lineage.; Review Fedora, Ubuntu, Mandriva, and openSUSE advisories for matching distribution packages.; Prioritize systems where untrusted users can run local code..

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

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