CVE-2012-2373

MediumCVSS 4.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.0/10AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-362

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 9, 2012
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2012-2373: Medium severity, CVSS 4.0 | Vulnix