CVE-2017-2596

The nested_vmx_check_vmptr function in arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.8 improperly emulates the VMXON instruction, which allows KVM L1 guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS memory consumption) by leveraging the mishandling of page references.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:23

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791 - () http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791 -
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/4 - Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/4 - Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95878 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95878 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842 - () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1842 -
References () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077 - () https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2077 -
References () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1417812 - Issue Tracking, Patch () https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1417812 - Issue Tracking, Patch

Information

Published : 2017-02-06 06:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:23


NVD link : CVE-2017-2596

Mitre link : CVE-2017-2596

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-2596


JSON object : View

Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-772

Missing Release of Resource after Effective Lifetime