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CVE-2001-1273: The "mxcsr P4" vulnerability in the Linux kernel before 2.2.17-14, when running on certain Intel CPUs, allo...

The "mxcsr P4" vulnerability in the Linux kernel before 2.2.17-14, when running on certain Intel CPUs, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system halt).

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This is an old Linux kernel issue where a person with local access could crash affected systems on certain Intel CPUs. The business impact is availability: a server could halt and require recovery. The source bundle does not show remote attack capability, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux systems running kernels before 2.2.17-14 on affected Intel CPUs. Modern supported Linux deployments are unlikely to match this profile, but old embedded, archived, or unmanaged systems should be checked. Treat this as a legacy availability risk, not an emergency for modern fleets unless old Linux kernels remain in production. Prioritize confirmation in asset inventories and remediation for any business-critical legacy servers with local user access. Mitigation focus: Identify any Linux hosts running kernels before 2.2.17-14.; Review RHSA-2001:013 and CIAC L-045 for vendor-specific update guidance.; Apply the relevant vendor-supported kernel update where applicable..

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