CVE-2014-1438
linux-2.6 - security update
EPSS 0.04%
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.
How to fix CVE-2014-1438
To remediate CVE-2014-1438, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 3.12.8-1 or later
- Debian/linux-2.6—upgrade to 2.6.32-48squeeze7 or later
Is CVE-2014-1438 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 3.12.8-1
- from 0, < 2.6.32-48squeeze7