CVE-2012-2373: Race Condition
First published: Fri May 18 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <=3.4.4 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc4 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc5 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc6 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4-rc7 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4.1 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4.2 | |
| Linux kernel | =3.4.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=26c191788f18129af0eb32a358cdaea0c7479626
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0743.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1529-1
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.4.5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/05/18/11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=822821
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/26c191788f18129af0eb32a358cdaea0c7479626
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=139447903326211&w=2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2012-2373
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.mm/78590
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=822825
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0743.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-2373
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2012-2373
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2373
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2012-2373
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2373?
CVE-2012-2373 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2373?
To fix CVE-2012-2373, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 3.4.5 or higher.
What does CVE-2012-2373 affect?
CVE-2012-2373 affects the Linux kernel versions before 3.4.5 on the x86 platform with PAE enabled.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2373 enable?
CVE-2012-2373 enables local users to cause a denial of service through a race condition.
Who is impacted by CVE-2012-2373?
Local users with access to a vulnerable system are impacted by CVE-2012-2373.
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