Vulnerability Description
The arch_dup_task_struct function in the Transactional Memory (TM) implementation in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 on the powerpc platform does not properly interact with the clone and fork system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (Program Check and system crash) via certain instructions that are executed with the processor in the Transactional state.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.13.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57436Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.7Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/30/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92113Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d29PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.12.15Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/57436Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.13.7Release NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/30/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66477Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92113Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/621b5060e823301d0cba4cb52a7ee3491922d29PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2673?
CVE-2014-2673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The arch_dup_task_struct function in the Transactional Memory (TM) implementation in arch/powerpc/kernel/process.c in the Linux kernel before 3.13.7 on the powerpc platform does not properly interact ...
How severe is CVE-2014-2673?
CVE-2014-2673 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.