Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2012-2390
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 3.4.2
**Description**
The issue is related to a memory leak in the Linux kernel, specifically in the mm/hugetlb.c file. It allows local users to cause a denial of service, which can result in memory consumption or a system crash. This is achieved through invalid MAP HUGETLB mmap operations.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 3.4.2, update to version 3.4.2 or later to resolve the issue.