CVE-2014-1438
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CVE-2014-1438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.12.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.2 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.3 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.4 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.5 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.12.6 |
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