CVE-2012-2373 | Date: (C)2012-08-09 (M)2024-02-22 |
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.
CVSS Score and Metrics +CVSS Score and Metrics -CVSS V2 Severity: |
CVSS Score : 4.0 |
Exploit Score: 1.9 |
Impact Score: 6.9 |
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CVSS V2 Metrics: |
Access Vector: LOCAL |
Access Complexity: HIGH |
Authentication: NONE |
Confidentiality: NONE |
Integrity: NONE |
Availability: COMPLETE |
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