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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Information
Published : 2014-01-18 14:55
Updated : 2014-03-15 21:45
NVD link : CVE-2014-1438
Mitre link : CVE-2014-1438
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CWE
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel