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.
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Published : 2013-02-17 20:41
Updated : 2015-03-25 18:59
NVD link : CVE-2012-4398
Mitre link : CVE-2012-4398
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CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel