CVE-2012-4398
5.4 Medium
AI Score
Confidence
High
4.9 Medium
CVSS2
Access Vector
LOCAL
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
0.0004 Low
EPSS
Percentile
5.3%
The __request_module function in kernel/kmod.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4 does not set a certain killable attribute, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted application.
References
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html
lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1202.0/03340.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0223.html
rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1348.html
secunia.com/advisories/55077
www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.4.tar.bz2
www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/02/3
www.securityfocus.com/bid/55361
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853474
Related
5.4 Medium
AI Score
Confidence
High
4.9 Medium
CVSS2
Access Vector
LOCAL
Access Complexity
LOW
Authentication
NONE
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
NONE
Availability Impact
COMPLETE
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
0.0004 Low
EPSS
Percentile
5.3%