Linux Kernel up to 4.13.3 KVM Subsystem arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c input validation

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.13.3 (Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c of the component KVM Subsystem. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
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