CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.7
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): NONE/NONE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-01-18
Last Modified Date: 2014-03-16