CVE-2012-2373

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-08-09
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.0

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2012-2373 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2012-2373?

    CVE-2012-2373 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2012-2373 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2012-2373?

    CVE-2012-2373 has a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2373?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2012-2373 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2012-2373 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2012-2373 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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