Linux Kernel Futex Macros Local Denial of Service Issue

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The Linux kernel is exposed to a local denial of service issue because it fails to provide adequate exception handling for the "__futex_atomic_op1", "__futex_atomic_op2", and "futex_atomic_cmpxchg_inatomic()" macros. The LOCK_PREFIX is replaced by NOP instructions, which can trigger a kernel panic.

Ref: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44754

10.47.2 - CVE: CVE-2010-3086
Platform: Linux