CVE-2012-2373

kernel: mm: read_pmd_atomic: 32bit PAE pmd walk vs pmd_populate SMP race condition

Published Aug 9, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 4.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2364 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1514-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1529-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1532-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1533-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1539-1 Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:34 PM
Reserved
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 9, 2012, 10:29 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 17, 2012, 12:00 AM