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CVE-2012-4398

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.41%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2013-02-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2012-4398
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.41%
Linux

Original NVD 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.