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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References | () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00010.html - | |
References | () http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-03/msg00025.html - | |
References | () http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1202.0/03340.html - | |
References | () http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0223.html - | |
References | () http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1348.html - | |
References | () http://secunia.com/advisories/55077 - | |
References | () http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/linux-3.4.tar.bz2 - Patch | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/02/3 - | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55361 - | |
References | () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=853474 - |
Information
Published : 2013-02-18 04:41
Updated : 2024-11-21 01:42
NVD link : CVE-2012-4398
Mitre link : CVE-2012-4398
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2012-4398
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-20
Improper Input Validation