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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 loca…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
before 3.12.47
from 3.13 before 3.14.54
from 3.15 before 3.16.35
from 3.17 before 3.18.22
from 3.19 before 4.1.6

Weakness classification

CWE-264

References