gsd-2015-8844
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:20
Details
The signal implementation in the Linux kernel before 4.3.5 on powerpc platforms does not check for an MSR with both the S and T bits set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (TM Bad Thing exception and panic) via a crafted application.
Aliases
Aliases
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