The restore_fpu_checking function in arch/x86/include/asm/fpu-internal.h in the Linux kernel prior to 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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linux linux kernel 3.12.6 |
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linux linux kernel 3.12.4 |
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linux linux kernel 3.12.5 |
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linux linux kernel 3.12.3 |
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linux linux kernel 3.12.1 |
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linux linux kernel 3.12.2 |
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linux linux kernel |
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