CVE-2013-2017

Name: CVE-2013-2017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-05-03T11:57:45.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-2017 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The veth (aka virtual Ethernet) driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skbs during congestion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging lack of skb consumption in conjunction with a double-free error.. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The veth (aka virtual Ethernet) driver in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage skbs during congestion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging lack of skb consumption in conjunction with a double-free error.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.19%

89.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.33.20
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.5
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.8
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.9
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.11
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.12
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.13
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.14
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.15
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.16
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.17
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.18
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.33.19

References

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2017?

How severe is CVE-2013-2017?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-2017 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-2017?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-2017?

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Source: NVD / NIST