Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2001-1273 is a flaw in the Linux kernel, referred to as the "mxcsr P4" vulnerability, that appears when the kernel runs on certain Intel CPUs. A local user can exploit it to cause a denial of service, halting the system. The issue affects kernel versions before 2.2.17-14. It has a CVSS v2.0 score of 2.1 (LOW), with local access required and only availability impacted.
NVD description
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).
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.35%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 28% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-29, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 12 févr. 2001
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-045.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/l-045.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
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