CVE-2007-3732

Summary

In Linux 2.6 before 2.6.23, the TRACE_IRQS_ON function in iret_exc calls a C function without ensuring that the segments are set properly. The kernel's %fs needs to be restored before the call in TRACE_IRQS_ON and before enabling interrupts, so that "current" references work. Without this, "current" used in the window between iret_exc and the middle of error_code where %fs is reset, would crash.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
linux-2.6linux-2.62.6 before 2.6.23affected

Weaknesses

  • Reset %fs early in iret_exc

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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