CVE-2013-1929

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel versions prior to 3.8.6

Description The issue concerns multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux operating system, specifically in the Debian GNU/Linux package, which can be exploited by a local attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the tg3 read vpd function in the Linux kernel, allowing physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted firmware.

Recommendations For Linux kernel versions prior to 3.8.6, update to version 3.8.6 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting physical access to the system to minimize the risk of exploitation.