Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-1438
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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2014-1438
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2014-1438
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
49152
IPs affected by CVE-2014-1438 6,562
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-1438
0.14%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 50 %
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CVSS scores for CVE-2014-1438
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.7
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.4
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-1438
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-1438
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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/26bef1318adc1b3a530ecc807ef99346db2aa8b0
x86, fpu, amd: Clear exceptions in AMD FXSAVE workaround · torvalds/linux@26bef13 · GitHub
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:038
mandriva.com
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029592
Linux Kernel AMD restore_fpu_checking() Bug Lets Local Users Deny Service or Potentially Obtain Root Privileges - SecurityTracker
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2135-1
USN-2135-1: Linux kernel (Quantal HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-January/126874.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 20 Update: kernel-3.12.8-300.fc20
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-January/126858.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 19 Update: kernel-3.12.8-200.fc19
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http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=26bef1318adc1b3a530ecc807ef99346db2aa8b0
kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git - Linux kernel source treeExploit;Patch
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/01/14/1
oss-security - Re: Linux kernel: missing CPU-state sanitation during task-switch causes DOS / privilege escalation
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1052914
1052914 – (CVE-2014-1438) CVE-2014-1438 kernel: x86: exceptions are not cleared in AMD FXSAVE workaround
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http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.8
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https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/1/9/637
LKML: Linus Torvalds: Re: Sanitize CPU-state when switching tasks (was sanitize CPU-state when switching from virtual-8086 mode to other task)
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2117-1
USN-2117-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64781
Linux Kernel 'fpu-internal.h' Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2113-1
USN-2113-1: Linux kernel (Saucy HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2138-1
USN-2138-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2134-1
USN-2134-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2141-1
USN-2141-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2139-1
USN-2139-1: Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2133-1
USN-2133-1: Linux kernel vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2136-1
USN-2136-1: Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2013/Vm86SyscallTaskSwitchKernelPanic/
Linux Kernel-Panic in FPU handling on AMD (was ... in vm86 Syscall During Task Switch)
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