CVE-2013-7339: The rds_ib_laddr_check function in net/rds/ib.c in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 allows local users to cau...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-7339 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user crash an affected system. The issue sits in the RDS over InfiniBand code path and is triggered on systems lacking RDS transports. Public sources do not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to Linux hosts running vulnerable or unpatched pre-3.12.8 kernel code, especially shared systems where untrusted local users or workloads can access RDS socket functionality. Vendor kernels may contain backported fixes, so version alone is not definitive. Treat this as a routine-to-prioritized kernel maintenance item, with higher urgency for multi-user servers, hosting platforms, and systems running untrusted local workloads. The main business risk is local denial of service, not confirmed remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to Linux kernel 3.12.8 or a vendor kernel containing the backported fix.; Check the Linux distribution advisory for CVE-2013-7339 remediation status.; Limit local access to trusted users and workloads on affected shared systems..

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Jun 14, 2026, 14:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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