CVE-2013-4483: The ipc_rcu_putref function in ipc/util.c in the Linux kernel before 3.10 does not properly manage a refere...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-4483 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user crash a system or drive memory consumption through a crafted application. It matters mainly where untrusted users or workloads can run code on affected hosts. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems using kernels before 3.10, or vendor kernels lacking the relevant backport. Shared servers, multi-user environments, build hosts, and systems running untrusted local workloads have higher practical risk. Treat this as a patching priority for shared Linux infrastructure, not an internet-facing emergency. The business risk is service disruption from local users or local workloads on outdated kernels. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor kernel updates from your Linux distribution.; Confirm whether older enterprise kernels include a vendor backport.; Reboot systems into the updated kernel after patching..

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Jun 14, 2026, 15:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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