Description
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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2012-4338 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1425-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1426-1 | Linux kernel (EC2) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1431-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1432-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1433-1 | Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1440-1 | Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1446-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T20:35:09.472Z
Reserved: 2012-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2012-4398
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-02-18T04:41:50.180
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2012-4398
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN