CVE-2013-0160 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can exploit the inotify API on /dev/ptmx to leak sensitive keystroke timing information from the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2013-0160?
CVE-2013-0160 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 18 Feb 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Linux kernel through 3.7.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information about keystroke timing by using the inotify API on the /dev/ptmx device.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0160?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0160?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2013-0160 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0160 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2013-0160, GHSA-rr2c-h6qm-hc52.