CVE-2015-3290

arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform improperly relies on espfix64 during nested NMI processing, which allows local users to gain privileges by triggering an NMI within a certain instruction window.
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Information

Published : 2015-08-31 10:59

Updated : 2024-02-05 20:15


NVD link : CVE-2015-3290

Mitre link : CVE-2015-3290

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-3290


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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