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CVE-2002-1571

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2002-1571 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The linux 2.4 kernel before 2.4.19 assumes that the fninit instruction clears all registers, which could lead to an information leak on processors that do not clear all relevant SSE registers.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The linux 2.4 kernel before 2.4.19 assumes that the fninit instruction clears all registers, which could lead to an information leak on processors that do not clear all relevant SSE registers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.0
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.2
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.3
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.4
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.5
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.6
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.7
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.8
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.9
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.10
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.11
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.12
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.13
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.14
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.15
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.16
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.17
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.18
LinuxLinux Kernel2.4.19

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1571?
The linux 2.4 kernel before 2.4.19 assumes that the fninit instruction clears all registers, which could lead to an information leak on processors that do not clear all relevant SSE registers.
How severe is CVE-2002-1571?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1571 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1571?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST