CVE-2013-3235: net/tipc/socket.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9-rc7 does not initialize a certain data structure and a cer...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-3235 is a local Linux kernel information disclosure issue. A local user could cause the TIPC socket code to return data from kernel stack memory. This is not described as remote code execution, but leaked kernel memory can increase risk on shared or multi-user systems. Exposure is most relevant to Linux systems running affected kernels before the upstream 3.9-rc7 fix or before vendor backports. Risk is higher where untrusted users have local shell, application execution, or shared-hosting access. The provided sources do not enumerate exact package versions across all distributions. Handle through normal kernel patch governance, with higher priority for shared systems. There is no sourced evidence of active exploitation, but kernel memory disclosure can support later attacks and should not remain unpatched on multi-user infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update or a kernel containing the upstream fix.; Prioritize shared, multi-user, and untrusted workload hosts first.; If updates are delayed, check vendor guidance for supported interim controls..

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

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