The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not ensure that Thread Local Storage (TLS) descriptors are loaded before proceeding with other steps, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a TLS base address.
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Published : 2014-12-25 16:59
Updated : 2018-01-04 18:29
NVD link : CVE-2014-9419
Mitre link : CVE-2014-9419
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CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel