HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-2313
LOW

CVE-2012-2313

CWE-264Published: June 13, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

1.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The rio_ioctl function in drivers/net/ethernet/dlink/dl2k.c in the Linux kernel before 3.3.7 does not restrict access to the SIOCSMIIREG command, which allows local users to write data to an Ethernet adapter via an ioctl call.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-2313 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
novell1 product(s)
suse linux enterprise server
Red Hat6 product(s)
enterprise linuxenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux long lifeenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server eus
Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (24)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-2313
CVSS Score1.2 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 13, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-264)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2012-2313 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.