CVE-2016-4440

arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 mishandles the APICv on/off state, which allows guest OS users to obtain direct APIC MSR access on the host OS, and consequently cause a denial of service (host OS crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code on the host OS, via x2APIC mode.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2016-06-27 10:59

Updated : 2024-02-28 15:21


NVD link : CVE-2016-4440

Mitre link : CVE-2016-4440

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-4440


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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