CVE-2017-2583 in Kernel
Summary
The load_segment_descriptor implementation in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.5 improperly emulates a "MOV SS, NULL selector" instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) or gain guest OS privileges via a crafted application.
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Reservation
12/01/2016
Disclosure
02/06/2017
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96556 | Linux Kernel emulate.c access control | 264 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2017-2583 |