Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2001-1392 affects the Linux kernel before 2.2.19, where the CPUID and MSR drivers lack unregister calls. Unloading and then reloading these drivers can crash the system, causing a denial of service. The flaw requires local access and is rated LOW, with a CVSS v2.0 score of 2.1 and a partial availability impact only.
NVD description
The Linux kernel before 2.2.19 does not have unregister calls for (1) CPUID and (2) MSR drivers, which could cause a DoS (crash) by unloading and reloading the drivers.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.43%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 36% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 17 avr. 2001
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (20)
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-047.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- + 5 more references on NVD
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