CVE-2012-2373

Published Aug 9, 2012

Last updated a month ago

Overview

Description
The Linux kernel before 3.4.5 on the x86 platform, when Physical Address Extension (PAE) is enabled, does not properly use the Page Middle Directory (PMD), which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a crafted application that triggers a race condition.
Source
secalert@redhat.com
NVD status
Deferred

Risk scores

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4
Impact score
6.9
Exploitability score
1.9
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-362

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations