arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event_intel.c in the Linux kernel before 3.8.9, when the Performance Events Subsystem is enabled, specifies an incorrect bitmask, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (general protection fault and system crash) by attempting to set a reserved bit.
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=971309
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/05/23
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:176
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.8.9