VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-2373

CVSS score4 MEDIUM

EPSS probability0.26%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2012-08-09

Last modified2026-06-16

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.