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CVE-2012-4508

Race condition in fs/ext4/extents.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows loc...

Low CVSS 1.9

Overview

Race condition in fs/ext4/extents.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4.16 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from a deleted file by reading an extent that was not properly marked as uninitialized.

CWE: CWE-362 Published: 2012-12-21T11:47:36.580
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟢 LOW.

  • CVSS: 1.9 (LOW)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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