arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: redhat

Published: 2013-06-07T10:00:00

Updated: 2024-08-06T15:27:40.861Z

Reserved: 2013-02-19T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2013-2146

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2013-06-07T14:03:19.830

Modified: 2023-02-13T00:28:25.640

Link: CVE-2013-2146

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2013-04-16T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2013-2146 - Bugzilla