The __request_module function in kernel/kmod.c in the Linux kernel before 3.4 does not set a certain killable attribute, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted application.
Exploitability
AV:LAC:LAu:NImpact
C:NI:NA:C4.9/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C