CVE-2015-3291

arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S in the Linux kernel before 4.1.6 on the x86_64 platform does not properly determine when nested NMI processing is occurring, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (skipped NMI) by modifying the rsp register, issuing a syscall instruction, and triggering an NMI.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2015-08-31 10:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 11:46


NVD link : CVE-2015-3291

Mitre link : CVE-2015-3291

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-3291


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-17

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