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HistoryDec 18, 2012 - 12:00 a.m.

Linux kernel vulnerability

2012-12-1800:00:00
ubuntu.com
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CVSS2

4

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

NONE

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

AI Score

5.8

Confidence

Low

EPSS

0

Percentile

10.1%

Releases

  • Ubuntu 12.04

Packages

  • linux - Linux kernel

Details

A flaw was discovered in the Linux kernel’s handling of new hot-plugged
memory. An unprivileged local user could exploit this flaw to cause a
denial of service by crashing the system.

CVSS2

4

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Authentication

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

NONE

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

COMPLETE

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

AI Score

5.8

Confidence

Low

EPSS

0

Percentile

10.1%