The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not ensure that Thread Local Storage (TLS) descriptors are loaded before proceeding with other steps, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a TLS base address.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-155-1 | linux-2.6 security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3128-1 | linux security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2014-9240 | The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel through 3.18.1 does not ensure that Thread Local Storage (TLS) descriptors are loaded before proceeding with other steps, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via a crafted application that reads a TLS base address. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2515-1 | Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2516-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2517-1 | Linux kernel (Utopic HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2518-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2541-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-2542-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
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Workaround
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References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T13:40:25.223Z
Reserved: 2014-12-25T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-9419
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2014-12-26T00:59:00.053
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-9419
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN