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CVE-2012-4508

UnknownEPSS 0.29%

Last modified

CVE-2012-4508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.29%

20.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.4.15—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0Rc1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2—
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.44—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.1—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.2—
LinuxLinux Kernel3.1.3—

Showing 50 of 108 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4508?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-4508?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4508?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST