PT-2018-19240 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2018-01-26
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Updated
2018-01-26
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to the version updated by USN-3548-1
Description
A logic error was discovered in the x86-64 syscall entry implementation in the Linux kernel. This error was introduced as part of the mitigations for the Spectre vulnerability. A local attacker could exploit this issue to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions prior to the version updated by USN-3548-1, update to the version provided by USN-3548-1 to resolve the issue.
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Affected Products
Linux Kernel