Linux Kernel up to 5.8 SEV VM arch/x86/kvm/svm/sev.c denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file arch/x86/kvm/svm/sev.c of the component SEV VM Handler. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-36311. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel up to 5.8 (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file arch/x86/kvm/svm/sev.c of the component SEV VM Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 04/07/2021. The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-36311. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 5.9 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at cdn.kernel.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.9
Patch: git.kernel.org

Timelineinfo

04/06/2021 🔍
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04/11/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-36311 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-36311
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172550

Entryinfo

Created: 04/07/2021 13:17
Updated: 04/11/2021 10:45
Changes: 04/07/2021 13:17 (43), 04/11/2021 10:45 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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