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.
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Information
Published : 2012-08-09 03:29
Updated : 2023-02-12 16:24
NVD link : CVE-2012-2373
Mitre link : CVE-2012-2373
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CWE
CWE-362
Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel