CVE-2014-1438

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.
Configurations

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OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2014-01-18 22:55

Updated : 2023-11-07 02:18


NVD link : CVE-2014-1438

Mitre link : CVE-2014-1438

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2014-1438


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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