GHSA-xgvj-fh76-mj6g

GHSA-xgvj-fh76-mj6g PUBLISHED CVSS 6.900000095367432 MEDIUM

Record from GitHub Advisory Database · Published May 17, 2022

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 scores

CVSS 4.0

6.900000095367432

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Timeline

May 17, 2022 CVE Published
Apr 9, 2026 Distribution Patch (9 in total, the first dated here)
Apr 9, 2026 Security Advisory

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