The arch_dup_task_struct function in the Transactional Memory (TM) implementation in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 on the powerpc platform does not properly interact with the clone and fork system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (Program Check and system crash) via certain instructions that are executed with the processor in the Transactional state.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade kernel-develUpgrade kernel-toolsUpgrade kernel-tools-libsUpgrade kernelUpgrade kernel-debugUpgrade python-perfUpgrade kernel-tools-libs-develUpgrade kernel-debug-develUpgrade perfUpgrade kernel-docUpgrade kernel-headersUpgrade kernel-abi-whitelists | Dec 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade linux | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade kernel | Oct 16, 2024 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-3.11.0-22-genericUpgrade linux-image-3.11.0-22-generic-lpae | Nov 8, 2024 | Apr 1, 2014 |
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