CVE-2014-1438
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.
Risk Information
Base Score
7.8
MODERATE
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score
Exploitation Probability
0.044
Associated Vulnerability
| Vulnerability | OS Platform |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel (USN-2133-1) linux-image-3.2.0-60-generic_3.2.0-60.91_i386.deb | Linux |
| Linux kernel (USN-2133-1) linux-image-3.2.0-60-generic_3.2.0-60.91_amd64.deb | Linux |
| Linux kernel (USN-2133-1) linux-image-3.2.0-60-virtual_3.2.0-60.91_i386.deb | Linux |
| Linux kernel (USN-2133-1) linux-image-3.2.0-60-virtual_3.2.0-60.91_amd64.deb | Linux |
| Linux kernel (USN-2133-1) linux-image-3.2.0-60-generic-pae_3.2.0-60.91_i386.deb | Linux |
Patch Details
No records foundReferences
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1234
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-1234