DEBIAN-CVE-2012-4398

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CVE-2012-4398
Published: 18 Feb 2013, 04:41
Last modified:28 Apr 2026, 20:12

Vulnerability Summary

Overall Risk (default)
minimal
0/100
CVSS Score
No data
EPSS Score
No data
KEV
Not listed
Ransomware
No reports
Public exploits
None found
Dark Web
Not detected

Timeline

18 Feb 2013, 04:41
Published
Vulnerability first disclosed
28 Apr 2026, 20:12
Last Modified
Vulnerability information updated

Description

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.

Affected Systems

  • debian•linux

    < 3.2.35-1 | < 3.2.35-1 | < 3.2.35-1 | < 3.2.35-1

References (1)