Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2012-2373

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.

Vulnerability class: Race Condition

EPSS: 0.003 (17.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.