CVE-2012-2373 in Linux Kernel
Summary
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.
Reservation
04/19/2012
Disclosure
08/09/2012
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5437 | Linux Kernel mmap_sem race condition | 362 | Proof-of-Concept | Official fix | CVE-2012-2373 |