CVE-2012-4530: The load_script function in fs/binfmt_script.c in the Linux kernel before 3.7.2 does not properly handle re...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2012-4530 is a Linux kernel information disclosure flaw. A local user could run a crafted application that causes the script loader to mishandle recursion and expose sensitive data from kernel stack memory. The sources do not show remote attack or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant on Linux systems allowing untrusted local users, shared shell access, or arbitrary local application execution. The bundle does not provide distribution-specific affected package ranges beyond vendor advisories and the upstream before-3.7.2 statement. Address during normal vulnerability remediation, with higher priority for shared Linux servers or systems that run untrusted local code. The business risk is potential leakage of sensitive kernel memory, not confirmed remote takeover based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify Linux systems running kernels older than 3.7.2 or affected vendor backports.; Apply vendor kernel updates from Red Hat, SUSE, or the relevant distribution.; Check current vendor guidance before assuming upstream version numbers determine exposure..

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Jun 15, 2026, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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