The restore_fpu_checking function in arch/x86/include/asm/fpu-internal.h in the Linux kernel before 3.12.8 on the AMD K7 and K8 platforms does not clear pending exceptions before proceeding to an EMMS instruction, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (task kill) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade linux | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade kernel-default | Dec 18, 2015 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade linux-image-3.8.0-37-genericUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-powerpc64-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-365-ec2Upgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-generic-paeUpgrade linux-image-3.11.0-17-genericUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-sparc64-smpUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-virtualUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-1444-omap4Upgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-genericUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-highbankUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-omapUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-preemptUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-powerpc64-smpUpgrade linux-image-3.11.0-17-generic-lpaeUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-serverUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-powerpcUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-powerpc-smpUpgrade linux-image-3.5.0-47-highbankUpgrade linux-image-3.5.0-239-omap4Upgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-versatileUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-genericUpgrade linux-image-3.5.0-47-powerpc-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-sparc64Upgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-generic-paeUpgrade linux-image-3.5.0-47-genericUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-lpiaUpgrade linux-image-3.5.0-47-omapUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-386Upgrade linux-image-3.5.0-47-powerpc64-smpUpgrade linux-image-3.2.0-60-powerpc-smpUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-virtualUpgrade linux-image-2.6.32-61-ia64 | Nov 8, 2024 | Jan 18, 2014 |
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