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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 pendin…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 3.12.7
Versions 3.12, 3.12.1, 3.12.2, 3.12.3, 3.12.4

Weakness classification

CWE-264

References