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Case File

CVE-2013-1848

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.2 EPSS 0.58% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-03-22 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2. It affects Linux. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

GitHub PoC Links
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CVE
CVE-2013-1848
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.2
EPSS
0.58%
Linux

Original NVD Description

fs/ext3/super.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.4 uses incorrect arguments to functions in certain circumstances related to printk input, which allows local users to conduct format-string attacks and possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.