diff --git a/arch/x86/entry/entry_64_compat.S b/arch/x86/entry/entry_64_compat.S
index ff1c6d61f332..3c990eeee40b 100644
--- a/arch/x86/entry/entry_64_compat.S
+++ b/arch/x86/entry/entry_64_compat.S
@@ -261,6 +261,7 @@ ENTRY(entry_INT80_compat)
 	 * Interrupts are off on entry.
 	 */
 	PARAVIRT_ADJUST_EXCEPTION_FRAME
+	ASM_CLAC			/* Do this early to minimize exposure */
 	SWAPGS
 
 	/*