CVE-2012-1146: The mem_cgroup_usage_unregister_event function in mm/memcontrol.c in the Linux kernel before 3.2.10 does no...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-1146 is a Linux kernel flaw that could let a local user crash the system. The issue affects kernels before 3.2.10 and relates to memory cgroup event handling. Business risk is highest on shared or multi-user Linux systems where untrusted local users have access. Exposure is likely limited to Linux systems running kernels before 3.2.10, especially systems using memory cgroups where local users can register memory threshold events. Vendor backports may alter version-based assessment, so distribution advisories matter. Treat this as a patch-management issue unless shared Linux systems allow untrusted local access. It can cause downtime through a local crash, but the source bundle does not support remote compromise or active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to Linux kernel 3.2.10 or a vendor-fixed kernel package.; Check SUSE, Fedora, Red Hat, and distribution-specific advisories for backported fixes.; Prioritize shared hosts and systems with untrusted local shell or workload access..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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